Food and Beverage Manager

About Us

True to its name, CURRENT features a fresh, modern take on seasonal American cuisine showcasing simple & soulful ingredient driven dishes.

Join us at The Living Room Bar for creative cocktails, a glass of wine, or one of our many local beers.

Or join us al fresco in our Chandon Spritz Garden in summer to watch the world go by.

With its bold flavors and stunning backdrop (Lake Michigan and Navy Pier are just steps away), it is no surprise that CURRENT is a go-to for both locals and travelers alike.

From the patio you can enjoy the energy of Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan while indulging in seasonal bites and W Hotel's cocktail culture.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information.

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Overview

Plan and manage the Restaurant and other food and beverage outlets as appropriate in order to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service, compliance with corporate/franchise policies and procedures and federal, state and local regulations while meeting/exceeding financial goals.

Responsible for the local marketing initiatives of the restaurant and marketing activations through the corporate partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Direct the day to day operations of the restaurant and room service for breakfast, lunch and dinner periods.

Direct the day to day operations of the bar operations.


* Manage the Human Resources in the various outlets in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communications and recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.


* Implement company programs and manage the operations of the Restaurant, Room Service and any other food and beverage outlet as required to ensure compliance with LSOPs and SOPs, safety regulations and federal, state and local regulations to ensure an optimal level of service, quality and hospitality are provided to the guest(s).


* Forecast, implement, monitor, control and report on the various outlet budgets and their components (labor costs, food costs, beverage costs, supplies, equipment, etc...) to maximize revenue and minimize expenses while ensuring adequate supplies and staff are on hand to provide top quality customer service.


* Respond to customer trends, needs, issues, comments and problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales prospects.


* Create, recommend and implement promotions, displays, buffet presentations and ideas to capture more i...