Food and Beverage Manager

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place has everything you’ll need under one hotel roof with over 1258 guest rooms, 53 suites and 13,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. In addition, our conference center boasts nearly 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. You will rest comfortably in spacious rooms and suites. Enjoy international cuisine at Third Star, ramen bowls at Sixes & Eights or meet for drinks at ARC Bar. Relax in our indoor pool and reenergize in the 24-hour StayFit™ Gym. If you are hosting a meeting or event, our hotel gives you direct access to more than 2.8 million square feet of space at the country’s largest convention center.

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. Join us for this incredible opportunity to be a key member of Hyatt Hotels; a company that continuously earns a spot on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For year after year!

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is seeking a dynamic and service-driven Food and Beverage Manager to join our leadership team. As a Department Head-level leader, this role supports the daily operations and strategic execution of all hotel F&B outlets, including our restaurants, lobby bar, and market. This individual will report directly to the Sr. Food and Beverage Manager – Outlets and will play a key role in maintaining Hyatt’s high service standards, enhancing guest experiences, and fostering team development.

• Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of the Food and Beverage operations in the front and back of the house
• Develop and recommend the budget, marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
• Implement and maintain F&B sales/marketing programs
• Direct and oversee development of employees
• Hire, train, empower, coach and counsel, performance and salary reviews
• Direct the implementation of the payroll, reports, forecasts, inventory and budget for food and beverage operations
• Coordinate food and beverage operations with other hotel departments to ensure efficient guest service
• Resolve customer complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality
• Implement procedures to increase guest and associate satisfaction
• Exercise quality control for both food and beverage
• Maintaining Hyatt standards of service and ensure their implementation
• Performing daily walk-through to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Hyatt Corporate standards
• Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Salary\: Salary range for this position is $64,100 - $80,100. Actual pay will be commensurate with experience.

In today’s job market, you may be asking, “Why Hyatt?” Here’s why\:

We are evolving the future of the hospitality industry

Hyatt is a global leader in the hospitality industry connecting the world through care. We provide more human, more authentic and more meaningful experiences to our colleagues and guests in our hotel locations spanning across 69 countries. As people who care, we believe in making a positive impact and providing resources so our people can be their best. Because when our people are at their best, we can provide the best experiences for our guests.

We're opening doors for all

No matter what career stage you're in, you'll find a home here at Hyatt. Each day is an opportunity to chart your own journey, go after new opportunities and discover a career you never knew existed. That's because we understand the importance of opening doors and expanding horizons while supporting you in your personal and professional development.

“Care Connects Us” is our guiding principle

It’s the belief that it all starts with people who care. We see it in the way we treat each other and our guests. It's our superpower. It’s how we create a culture of warmth, empathy and respect that results in more genuine connections and creating inclusive environments, together.

We need your curiosity. We need your innovative spirit. And we need your authentic self.

There is always a space for you here, and we take pride in empowering you to turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers. Hospitality is more than just a job – it's a career for people who care. People like you. People like us.

What you can expect

• Collaborative and team-driven environment with diverse industry experience and multi-cultural backgrounds
• Health benefit eligibility at 30 days of employment (FT only)
• 401K with company match – eligible to contribute at 30 days of employment
• Discounted room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties upon hire
• Free room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties at 90 days of employment (FT/PT)
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement (FT/PT)
• complimentary employee parking
• Access to hotel gym
• Free meals in colleague cafeteria
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays (eligibility and amount dependent on employment status)
• Annual performance-based increases

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

• 3-4 years or more of progressive hotel Food and Beverage experience (typically with Hyatt)
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset
• Must possess the following strengths\: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
• Experience implementing new F&B concepts