Food & Beverage Outlets Manager at InterContinental Washington DC - The Wharf

About Us 

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and one of the world’s leading hotel and resort companies with a family of 19 brands. Our purpose – True Hospitality for Good – comes to life in every one of our collections. With luxury and lifestyle, we are taking it to new heights.

Five visionary brands - InterContinental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Hotels - make up our luxury collection. Individually, they are icons. Together, they bring unforgettable and unparalleled experiences to travelers in over 430 hotels and resorts in 100 countries around the world. 

Having recently added a host of incredible properties to our portfolio, we now stand as one of the world’s leading luxury operators. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests unforgettable and unparalleled experiences. 

About the hotel

A luxurious hotel destination at The Wharf on D.C.’s Waterfront, the InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf in the reimagined Wharf neighborhood brings sophistication to its contemporary style. Perfectly placed on the beautiful Potomac River, InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf enjoys the most incredible waterfront views of D.C. Steps away from America’s political epicenter, the hotel embraces guests with an exquisitely curated resort destination that reignites the river’s edge and a captivating sanctuary in the center of The Wharf neighborhood, paying homage to the maritime and industrial-working heritage of its setting.  Featuring a relaxing seasonal rooftop pool with striking Potomac River views and the indulging full-service spa, The Spa at The Wharf, modern luxury, culture, and a rich history combine in the Wharf neighborhood to create a perfect atmosphere for guests and locals alike.

About the Food & Beverage Outlet Manager position

As our new Food & Beverage Outlet Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our restaurant/bar. You will develop and implement strategies to improve the F&B outlet's profitability while ensuring guest satisfaction in accordance to the hotel standards. Always following government regulations concerning health, safety or other requirements. You will work closely with the food and beverage/culinary team and employees to successfully execute all restaurant operations.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

People

• Manage everyday activity, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right staffing numbers 

• Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues 

• Train colleagues to make sure they deliver with compliance and to the standards we expect 

• Recommend or initiate any HR elated actions where needed 

Guest Experience

• Make sure all food and beverage equipment is in operational condition and regularly cleaned 

• Make sure all food and beverage facilities including banquet/convention spaces are clean and properly stocked to anticipated business volume. Notify engineering immediately of any maintenance and repair needs 

• Establish and achieve quality and guest satisfaction goals. Help guests with their requests and complaints - making sure you maintain a high level of guest satisfaction 

Responsible Business

• Manage hotel food and beverage marketing programmes and participate in and maintain system-wide food and beverage marketing programmes and promotions 

• Keep an eye on competitor activity / industry innovation. Review and approve menu design and concepts with Executive Chef 

• Make sure food and drinks are secure and stored safely - always keep stock replenished to minimise waste 

• Handle food and beverage inventory procedures. Determine minimum and maximum stocks for all food, beverage, material, and equipment 

• Other ad-hoc