Food & Beverage Manager

Big Mike's BBQ Smokehouse Restaurants

Food & Beverage Manager

Thibodaux, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Do you love making people happy? We’re looking for a food and beverage manager to deliver impeccable hospitality to our guests! This role is for a natural-born leader who would enjoy managing our food and beverage staff and creating world-class experiences. If you’ve got an unwavering commitment to customer service and a desire to grow your career, let’s talk. Apply today! Responsibilities: • Develop new menus with the culinary team that include suitable pricing structures • Implement and monitor operation schedules of food and beverage staff • Train and supervise food and beverage staff to ensure high levels of performance and hire new team members • Oversee all food and beverage department operations: staff supervision, schedule, customer satisfaction, budget, and menu development • Make regular reports on customer satisfaction scores and recommend suggestions for improvement What You’ll Do Lead From the Line • Work actively on the line and in prep during peak periods • Set urgency, pace, and execution standards for the kitchen team • Demonstrate correct cooking techniques, portioning, and plating • Coach and correct execution issues in real time • Lead by example through discipline, focus, and professionalism Drive Food Quality & Consistency • Ensure flawless execution of approved recipes and procedures • Monitor taste, texture, temperature, and presentation throughout service • Verify prep accuracy, yields, and holding practices • Deliver consistent results from cook to cook and shift to shift Support Menu Rollouts & Training • Execute new menu item rollouts hands-on in the kitchen • Train cooks by working alongside them • Ensure new items are executed correctly before and after launch • Communicate execution feedback and challenges to leadership Train, Coach & Hold Accountable • Train cooks through demonstration, repetition, and verification • Certify team members on stations based on performance • Hold cooks accountable for recipe adherence and cleanliness • Reinforce standards for urgency, organization, and teamwork Ensure Safety, Sanitation & Controls • Enforce food safety and sanitation standards at all times • Monitor temperatures, labeling, dating, and holding procedures • Maintain inspection-ready conditions every shift Manage Cost & Kitchen Systems • Control food cost through proper prep, portioning, and waste reduction • Execute inventory and ordering systems accurately • Ensure cooks follow yield, trim, and portion standards What We’re Looking For • A hands-on kitchen leader who enjoys coaching from the line • Strong recipe discipline and attention to detail • Ability to lead calmly and decisively in a fast-paced environment • Commitment to food quality, cleanliness, and accountability • Team-first mindset with strong communication skills Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent, associate degree in hospitality management preferred • Over 3 years in food and beverage management • Customer relationship management experience desired • Food handling license • Deep knowledge of culinary trends in the industry and a strong understanding of portion and plating standards Compensation: $52,000 yearly

    • What You’ll DoLead From the Line • Work actively on the line and in prep during peak periods • Set urgency, pace, and execution standards for the kitchen team • Demonstrate correct cooking techniques, portioning, and plating • Coach and correct execution issues in real time • Lead by example through discipline, focus, and professionalismDrive Food Quality & Consistency • Ensure flawless execution of approved recipes and procedures • Monitor taste, texture, temperature, and presentation throughout service • Verify prep accuracy, yields, and holding practices • Deliver consistent results from cook to cook and shift to shiftSupport Menu Rollouts & Training • Execute new menu item rollouts hands-on in the kitchen • Train cooks by working alongside them • Ensure new items are executed correctly before and after launch • Communicate execution feedback and challenges to leadershipTrain, Coach & Hold Accountable • Train cooks through demonstration, repetition, and verification • Certify team members on stations based on performance • Hold cooks accountable for recipe adherence and cleanliness • Reinforce standards for urgency, organization, and teamworkEnsure Safety, Sanitation & Controls • Enforce food safety and sanitation standards at all times • Monitor temperatures, labeling, dating, and holding procedures • Maintain inspection-ready conditions every shiftManage Cost & Kitchen Systems • Control food cost through proper prep, portioning, and waste reduction • Execute inventory and ordering systems accurately • Ensure cooks follow yield, trim, and portion standardsWhat We’re Looking For • A hands-on kitchen leader who enjoys coaching from the line • Strong recipe discipline and attention to detail • Ability to lead calmly and decisively in a fast-paced environment • Commitment to food quality, cleanliness, and accountability • Team-first mindset with strong communication skills

  • Compensation
    $52,000 per year