Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

HOTEL & RESTAURANT | THE BAHAMAS

Reports to: Food and Beverage Manager

Employment type: Full-time

Schedule: Rotating operational shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

The Opportunity

An upper-midscale small hotel and restaurant operation in The Bahamas is seeking a service-driven Assistant Food and Beverage Manager. Working closely with the Food and Beverage Manager, this position leads day-to-day restaurant and bar operations, supports team development and ensures each shift is organized, welcoming and commercially sound.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Food and Beverage Manager in the daily operation of restaurant, bar, banquet and related service areas.
• Lead assigned shifts, including opening and closing procedures, staff deployment, pre-shift briefings and service handovers.
• Maintain an active floor presence, monitor service flow and respond quickly to guest requests, complaints and recovery needs.
• Coach team members on product knowledge, sequence of service, upselling, grooming, attendance and professional conduct.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, timekeeping and performance documentation.
• Coordinate with the kitchen to manage ticket flow, menu availability, allergies, dietary requests and service timing.
• Verify cash, point-of-sale, discount, void, complimentary and closing procedures in accordance with company controls.
• Support beverage and operating-supply inventories, requisitions, receiving, stock rotation and variance investigation.
• Monitor outlet cleanliness, ambience, equipment readiness and compliance with food-safety and workplace-safety requirements.
• Assist in executing promotions, special events, group functions and seasonal service initiatives.
• Prepare accurate shift reports, incident notes and operational updates for management follow-up.
• Act for the Food and Beverage Manager when assigned, making sound operational decisions within delegated authority.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or coursework in hospitality or food and beverage management preferred.
• At least five years of restaurant, bar or hotel food and beverage experience, including supervisory responsibility.
• Working knowledge of service standards, cash handling, point-of-sale systems, inventory and cost-conscious operations.
• Ability to supervise a shift confidently, give clear direction and address performance concerns respectfully.
• Strong guest-service, communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Food-safety certification and responsible beverage-service training are preferred.
• Banquet, event or hotel experience is an asset.
• Assigned shifts run smoothly, with strong communication between service and culinary teams.
• Guests receive warm, attentive and consistent service, and concerns are resolved promptly.
• Cash, inventory, labour and operating controls are followed accurately.
• Team members understand expectations and receive practical coaching that improves performance.
• Availability for rotating shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and assist with the physical demands of restaurant service when needed.
• Professional presentation and comfort working in a busy, guest-facing environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Assigned shifts run smoothly, with strong communication between service and culinary teams.
• Guests receive warm, attentive and consistent service, and concerns are resolved promptly.
• Cash, inventory, labour and operating controls are followed accurately.
• Team members understand expectations and receive practical coaching that improves performance.

Work Requirements

• Availability for rotating shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and assist with the physical demands of restaurant service when needed.
• Professional presentation and comfort working in a busy, guest-facing environment.

How to Apply

Submit a current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience through this job-board posting. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in The Bahamas.