The World Equestrian Center -Ocala is looking for a Food and Beverage Manager for Emma's and Stirrups located inside The Equestrian Hotel.

The Food and Beverage Manager will manage the bar service within the Equestrian Hotel and pool, and ensure that customers are promptly and courteously served, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. The Food and Beverage Manager is also responsible for training all staff, weekly scheduling, inventory, and always promoting a positive image of the property.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain overall responsibility for beverage service throughout the Equestrian Hotel.
• Ensure cash procedures are adhered to and strictly monitored, including preparation and calculation of beverage bills within all departments, and cashing up of tills.
• Take responsibility for stock control, including ordering, acceptance, maintenance of stock levels and stock rotation, and return of any sub-standard items.
• Ensure all company/local/state and federal policies are adhered to.
• Report regularly to the Stirrups General Manager and the Director of Food and Beverage regarding departmental performance and ensure they are informed of any relevant information or issues.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ensure invoices are forwarded promptly and are correct and that cash procedures are being adhered to
• Perform a duty manager role while on shift when required. 
• Oversee scheduling and manage labor costs.
• Assist with service in other areas of the hotel as requested. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

 Physical Requirements:

These physical demands represent the physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.

• Associate must be able to stand the entire shift. 
• Associate may have to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Associate must be able to climb stairs. 
• Associate must be able to communicate in English both written and verbal skills.
• Associate must be able to bend at waist.
• Associate must be able to use hands repetitively.
• Associate must be able to reach above the shoulder.
• Associate must talk and hear.

 Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to understand, read and write English.
• Minimum of 5 years F&B experience
• Must be ServSafe certified.
• Must be Alcohol Compliance certified

The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.