Manager of Food and Beverage Jobs in California

A Manager of Food and Beverage in the hospitality industry is primarily responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects related to food and beverage operations. This includes planning, controlling, and coordinating the order and quality of food and drinks. They are also responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and achieving overall revenue and profit goals. Their duties also include staff management, training, and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations. It is their task to enhance customer satisfaction and handle customer complaints, ensuring high-level service quality.

Important skills for a Food and Beverage Manager include strong leadership and communication skills, excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, along with a keen eye for detail. They need to be proficient in various computer software, including inventory software, restaurant management software, and point of sale systems. Relevant certifications, such as Certified Food and Beverage Executive (CFBE) or ServSafe Food Handler certification, can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Food and Beverage Manager, a person might have served roles such as Restaurant Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or even as a Chef in the hospitality industry.

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Food and Beverage Manager (Temporary) - Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

  • Hilton Worldwide
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 1 hour ago

JobID: 209237 Category: Food and Beverage JobSchedule: Part time Posted Date: 2026-06-02T19:37:49+00:00 JobShift: Salary: $350 / USD / Daily As a leading hotel in the luxury market, Waldorf...

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Traveling Director Of Dining Services I

  • Compass Group
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Salary: $100,000-110,000 Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems...

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Beverage Manager

  • Montage Hotels & Resorts
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a...

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Food & Beverage Supervisor

  • The Olympic Club
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Work with The Olympic Club management team, specifically the Assistant Clubhouse Managers, Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine and Catering Department to ensure food quality, consistency...

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Food and Beverage Manager

  • The Olympic Club
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Work with the management team, specifically the Clubhouse Director, Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine and Catering Department to ensure food quality, consistency, appearance, and...

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Food & Beverage Manager

  • Bowlero Corp
  • Riverside, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Financial acumen in budgeting, labor management, and inventory control. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and POS/operational systems. Proficiency in English....

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Food and Beverage Manager - Piper

  • Hyatt Corporation
  • Oceanside, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Oceanside, CA
  • 15 hours ago

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences. As Piper Restaurant F&B...

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Director of Food & Beverage - EC

  • Montage Hotels & Resorts
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 hours ago

quality and service standards are met Responsible for the selection, training, and development of key leadership personnel within the division and its departments Provide ongoing coaching, performance...

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Food & Beverage Supervisor, Full Time

  • Hilton Worldwide
  • Oxnard, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Oxnard, CA
  • 1 day ago

Thorough knowledge of restaurant operations and preparation techniques. Knowledge of beverage operations and wines....

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Beverage Manager - Brentwood

  • Jon & Vinny's
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Who We Are Join the team at Jon & Vinnys, where passion for great food and genuine hospitality come together in a fast-paced, energetic...

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Food and Beverage Manager

  • The Eden Hotel
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Job Title: Food & Beverage Manager Department: Food & Beverage Reports to: General Manager Status: Full-Time Pay: $72,000 - $75,000 / Year About...

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Beverage Manager - Calabasas Jon & Vinnys Now Hiring

  • Calabasas, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Calabasas, CA
  • 3 days ago

Beverage Manager - Calabasas | Jon & Vinny's | Now Hiring image 1 of 6 compensation: Salary ($70.5k - $75k) employment type: job title: Beverage Manager - Calabasas Culinary Agents is working with...

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Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

  • Hyatt Hotels Corp.
  • Carmel, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Carmel, CA
  • 4 days ago

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences to each and every guest....

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Assistant Correctional Food Manager (Dept Of Corrections)

  • State of California
  • Vacaville, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Vacaville, CA
  • 4 days ago

Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of the Correctional Food Manager I (CFM I), and the general direction of the Correctional Business Manager I (CBM I), the Assistant Correctional...

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Food & Beverage Manager

  • Default all-eos Job Aggregator
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 4 days ago

ABOUT L’ERMITAGE BEVERLY HILLS L’Ermitage Beverly Hills has been a sanctuary of elegance and discretion since 1975. An exclusive Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond, Two Michelin Keys property, we are...

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Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Manager of Food and Beverage Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Manager of Food and Beverages in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.4%
Associate's Degree
17.1%
High School or GED
14.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.3%
Master's Degree
10.1%
Some College
3.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Manager of Food and Beverages in California
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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