Food & Beverage Manager

Food & Beverage Manager

(must be available nights, weekends, and holidays)

At The Elizabeth Hotel and Emporium, part of Sage Hospitality, we don’t just create stays, we create moments that spark connection, creativity, and community. Inspired by music, art, and the spirit of Old Town Fort Collins, our hotel is a place where passion and personality come to life, for our guests and our team.

Whether it’s live music at the Magic Rat, rooftop cocktails at the Sunset Lounge, or locally inspired bites at The Emporium, working here means being part of something vibrant and expressive. It’s more than a job; it’s a chance to help shape a one-of-a-kind experience and be part of a team that celebrates what makes you uniquely you. Because while our hotel hits all the right notes, it’s our people who make the music.

Hospitality is a 24/7 operation, so we rely on dedicated team members who bring energy, flexibility, and commitment to every shift. In return, we offer:

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• A culture that embraces individuality, inclusion, and creativity
• Wellness resources, tuition reimbursement, and more
• Great perks like team meals, travel discounts, and recognition programs

At Sage and The Elizabeth, we lead with integrity, give back to our communities, and take pride in delivering extraordinary guest experiences, all while having fun along the way.

So, if you’re ready to add your voice to something special, join us, and let your work echo.

The Food & Beverage manager oversees all aspects of Front of House Food & Beverage operations, acting as manager on duty at the Emporium, Bowerbird Coffee, Magic Rat, Sunset Lounge, and Banquets/Events (as needed). This role requires a high level of collaboration among our Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH/Culinary) managers and team members, as well as with other areas of operations, including Housekeeping, Engineering, and Front Desk. 

Candidates should bring at least two years of leadership experience in Food & Beverage, ideally overseeing multiple outlets and/or banquets. Experience managing a diverse wine selection and seasonal beverage program is a plus. Strong working knowledge of scheduling, ordering, receiving, inventory management, and floor operations is required.

• Manage the human resources within the department.
• Direct and oversee recruitment and development of employees; hire, train, empower, coach and counsel, performance and salary reviews, resolve conflict through fair treatment policy, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.
• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's annual budget, business/marketing plan, forecasts and objectives to meet/exceed management expectations.
• Implement and manage all company programs (company/franchise) to ensure compliance with the SOPs; to include safety and sanitary regulation, all federal, state and local regulations to ensure optimal levels of quality service and hospitality are provided to the guest.
• Market the Food and Beverage outlets; develop and manage the implementation of menus, package deals, promotions, displays, decorations and presentations within corporate guidelines to capture more in-house guests and a larger share of the local market to meet/exceed sales and financial goals and objectives.
• Manage the maintenance/sanitation of the food and beverage areas and equipment in the hotel to protect the asset, comply with regulations and ensure quality service.
• Respond to customer needs, issues, comments and problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales prospects.

Education/Formal Training

More than two years of post-high school education.

Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should have at least two (2) years of experience in a Food &Beverage leadership role. The ideal candidate would also have experience overseeing multiple outlets and/or banquets. Experience managing a diverse wine selection and seasonal beverage program is preferred.

Must have experience with scheduling, ordering, receiving, inventory management, and dining room/floor management.

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent comprehension for assisting with guest and associate matters.
• Interpreting instructions from customers, associates, and managers.
• Must have excellent oral communication for communicating with guests and associates, issuing instructions and communicating policies.
• Excellent comprehension required to read and implement policies and procedures; writing schedules and reading forecast and SOPs.
• Must have knowledge of food safety and chemicals/agents for training purposes.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent vision required for seating guests, expediting food, cleaning equipment, reading floor plans, charts, schedules.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry tables, chairs, trays, plates, and chaffing dishes on a daily basis, 20 -40 lbs.
• Bending to pick up dropped items as needed. Bend to assist in serving food or getting supplies.
• No kneeling required.
• Mobility -95% of shift covering all areas of outlets supervising.
• Continuous standing to assist at hostess station -minimal stationary standing.
• Climbing stairs -varies by location. No driving required.

Environment

Inside 95% of shift. Temperatures can exceed 100 degrees if working at location with outside dining facilities and when assisting in kitchen.

Posting will expire on 5/30/2026, or once filled.

What's in it for you?

▪ Unlimited paid time off
▪ Medical, dental, & vision insurance
▪ Health savings and flexible spending accounts
▪ Basic Life and AD&D insurance
▪ Company-paid short-term disability
▪ Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
▪ Employee Assistance Program
▪ Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
▪ Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.