Food & Beverage Manager – Restaurant & Banquets

Traders Grille Restaurant and Bar| Normal, Illinois
Full-Time | $50,000–$55,000 annually

Lead by Example. Build a Strong Team. Deliver Great Service.

Holiday Inn Normal is seeking an active, hands-on Food & Beverage Manager to lead restaurant, bar, and banquet operations for the Traders Grille Restaurant and Bar in the Bloomington–Normal area.

You will work alongside associates, set clear expectations, and follow through to ensure great service. From a busy dinner shift to a carefully planned banquet, your leadership will help the team deliver an experience guests want to return for.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation ranges from $50,000–$55,000 annually, based on job-related experience, skills, and qualifications.

Eligible full-time associates receive:

• Medical insurance starting at approximately $50 per month for employee coverage, with discounted dependent coverage

• Dental and vision insurance

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

• 401(k) with company participation

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Financial wellness resources and employee support programs

Benefits are subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

What You Will Do

• Lead by example: Work alongside restaurant, bar, and banquet associates, providing clear direction and stepping in wherever needed.

• Deliver successful events: Review banquet event orders, participate in planning meetings, and ensure setup, staffing, timing, and service meet customer expectations.

• Develop the team: Train and coach associates, reinforce standards, and build teamwork, dependability, and accountability.

• Own the guest experience: Stay engaged with guests, resolve concerns promptly, and maintain attentive, welcoming service.

• Keep operations ready: Coordinate with kitchen, sales, front desk, and hotel leadership; monitor supplies and inventory; and maintain food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service standards.

What You Bring

• At least two years of restaurant, bar, banquet, catering, or hotel food and beverage experience

• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience

• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through

• A willingness to work alongside your team and take responsibility for results

• Basic computer and point-of-sale system skills

• High school diploma or equivalent

Hotel experience is preferred, but strong leaders from restaurants, bars, and catering operations are encouraged to apply.

Schedule & Work Environment

This full-time, on-site position requires availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and events based on business needs. Work includes extended standing and walking, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying service supplies, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Bring Your Leadership to Holiday Inn Normal

Tell us about your restaurant or banquet experience and how you lead a team. Apply today to join Traders Grille Restaurant and Bar at Holiday Inn Normal.