Food and Beverage Operations Manager

Career Guide

Oversees restaurant, bar, and banquet operations to ensure quality service, cost control, and compliance with food safety laws. Manages staffing, budgeting, inventory, and vendor relationships while driving guest satisfaction and profitability.

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Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily FOH and BOH operations
Manage hiring, training, and labor scheduling
Control inventory, purchasing, and vendor relations
Monitor P&L, forecast sales, and set budgets
Ensure compliance with health codes, HACCP, and alcohol laws
Maintain service standards and resolve guest issues
Coordinate menus, pricing, and promotions with culinary/bar teams

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Food and Beverage Director

General Manager (Hotel/Resort)

Multi-Unit Operations Manager

Director of Operations (Hospitality)

Transition Opportunities

Catering Manager

Event Operations Manager

Procurement Manager (Foodservice)

Hospitality Consultant

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Hands-on HACCP program implementation and auditsFull P&L ownership with forecasting and variance analysisAdvanced labor modeling and schedule optimizationMenu costing and yield/waste analysisProficiency with POS/inventory systems integration

Development SuggestionsEarn ServSafe Manager and complete HACCP training; build P&L and menu-costing skills via a cost-control course and by leading inventory/cost projects on a current or volunteer shift.

Market Intelligence Report

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry Level$45,000-$60,000

Mid Level$60,000-$80,000

Senior Level$80,000-$110,000

Growth Trend

growing | Hospitality rebound and steady dining demand sustain hiring

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

Marriott InternationalHiltonCompass Group USA

Industry Sectors

Hospitality (Hotels & Resorts)Contract Foodservice (Corporate, Education, Healthcare)Entertainment & Sports Venues

Recommended Next Steps

Obtain ServSafe Food Protection Manager and your state alcohol service/manager permit; complete an HACCP course (e.g., NSF, NEHA).

Learn a leading POS/inventory suite (Toast, Micros, or MarketMan) and run a mock P&L with sales, COGS, and labor forecasts.

Take AHLEI courses in F&B management or cost control and secure stretch assignments supervising shifts or banquets to demonstrate results.