F&B Manager

Description

The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing food and beverage operations at the various outlets onsite at Hawks Cay Resort, ensuring exceptional guest experiences that align with brand standards. This role leads service excellence, profitability, team development, and operational efficiency across restaurants, bars, banquets, in-room dining, and special events.

Primary Responsibilities

Operations & Guest Experience

  • Oversee daily operations of all F&B outlets, ensuring consistent service standards.

  • Deliver personalized, memorable guest experiences and promptly resolve guest concerns.

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and alcohol service regulations.

  • Collaborate with Culinary leadership to maintain high-quality menus and presentation.

Leadership & Team Management

  • Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor F&B staff to foster a high-performance culture.

  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching.

  • Promote teamwork, professionalism, and service excellence across all outlets.

  • Ensure grooming, etiquette, and service protocols reflect luxury brand standards.

Financial & Cost Control

  • Manage departmental budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.

  • Control food, beverage, and labor costs while maximizing revenue and profitability.

  • Analyze sales data, guest feedback, and market trends to drive improvements.

Standards, Compliance & Reporting

  • Ensure adherence to brand standards, SOPs, and quality assurance programs.

  • Maintain accurate records, reporting, and operational documentation.

  • Lead inspections, audits, and certifications as required.

Qualifications

  • At least two (2) years of restaurant/banquet experience
  • Prior leadership experience, preferred
  • Hotel experience, preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and POS systems
  • Prior experience with Micros is a plus
  • Serve Safe Certification
  • TIPS Certification
  • Desire to grow career in hospitality
  • Flexible / adaptable with flexible scheduling working nights, weekends and holidays
  • Able to work outside in sun/humidity and warm temperatures. Outlet is tied to weather pattern
  • Ability to lift more than 50lbs consistently
  • Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate a team with positivity and high energy

Hawks Cay Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

#INDHC

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Hawks Cay Resort

Resort with 375 Rooms

Hawks Cay Florida Keys Resort 


Everyone vacations differently, and Hawks Cay Resort was designed with that in mind. Set across 60 tropical acres on Duck Key, our Florida Keys resort offers endless ways to create your perfect island escape. Whether you are planning a family vacation, romantic getaway, destination wedding, corporate retreat or milestone celebration, every stay is uniquely your own.

Choose from breezy guest rooms, spacious suites and private villas, making Hawks Cay one of the most versatile places to stay in the Florida Keys. Spend your days exploring the water from our transformed full-service marina, with fishing charters, snorkelling, diving, sunset cruises and sandbar excursions. Back on land, enjoy tennis and pickleball, treatments at Calm Waters Spa or quiet time beside the adults-only Oasis Cay pool and lawn.

Five distinctive restaurants offer something for every palate, while sparkling pools, a natural saltwater lagoon and a full calendar of activities keep kids, families and adults entertained. From relaxing weekends to longer Florida Keys vacations, every experience is just steps away.

F&B Manager

Description

The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing food and beverage operations at the various outlets onsite at Hawks Cay Resort, ensuring exceptional guest experiences that align with brand standards. This role leads service excellence, profitability, team development, and operational efficiency across restaurants, bars, banquets, in-room dining, and special events.

Primary Responsibilities

Operations & Guest Experience

  • Oversee daily operations of all F&B outlets, ensuring consistent service standards.

  • Deliver personalized, memorable guest experiences and promptly resolve guest concerns.

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and alcohol service regulations.

  • Collaborate with Culinary leadership to maintain high-quality menus and presentation.

Leadership & Team Management

  • Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor F&B staff to foster a high-performance culture.

  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching.

  • Promote teamwork, professionalism, and service excellence across all outlets.

  • Ensure grooming, etiquette, and service protocols reflect luxury brand standards.

Financial & Cost Control

  • Manage departmental budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.

  • Control food, beverage, and labor costs while maximizing revenue and profitability.

  • Analyze sales data, guest feedback, and market trends to drive improvements.

Standards, Compliance & Reporting

  • Ensure adherence to brand standards, SOPs, and quality assurance programs.

  • Maintain accurate records, reporting, and operational documentation.

  • Lead inspections, audits, and certifications as required.

Qualifications

  • At least two (2) years of restaurant/banquet experience
  • Prior leadership experience, preferred
  • Hotel experience, preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and POS systems
  • Prior experience with Micros is a plus
  • Serve Safe Certification
  • TIPS Certification
  • Desire to grow career in hospitality
  • Flexible / adaptable with flexible scheduling working nights, weekends and holidays
  • Able to work outside in sun/humidity and warm temperatures. Outlet is tied to weather pattern
  • Ability to lift more than 50lbs consistently
  • Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate a team with positivity and high energy

Hawks Cay Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

#INDHC

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Hawks Cay Resort

Resort with 375 Rooms

Hawks Cay Florida Keys Resort 


Everyone vacations differently, and Hawks Cay Resort was designed with that in mind. Set across 60 tropical acres on Duck Key, our Florida Keys resort offers endless ways to create your perfect island escape. Whether you are planning a family vacation, romantic getaway, destination wedding, corporate retreat or milestone celebration, every stay is uniquely your own.

Choose from breezy guest rooms, spacious suites and private villas, making Hawks Cay one of the most versatile places to stay in the Florida Keys. Spend your days exploring the water from our transformed full-service marina, with fishing charters, snorkelling, diving, sunset cruises and sandbar excursions. Back on land, enjoy tennis and pickleball, treatments at Calm Waters Spa or quiet time beside the adults-only Oasis Cay pool and lawn.

Five distinctive restaurants offer something for every palate, while sparkling pools, a natural saltwater lagoon and a full calendar of activities keep kids, families and adults entertained. From relaxing weekends to longer Florida Keys vacations, every experience is just steps away.