Y Combinator Task Force Food & Beverage Manager
Task Force Food & Beverage Manager
Location: Not specified
*Please note this requisition is not for a specific opportunity or location. We are actively building our task force food & beverage bench, and this posting is intended to capture applications from professionals interested in joining our pipeline for upcoming assignments. We look forward to connecting when opportunities become available.*
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on, and adaptable Task Force Food & Beverage Manager to support hotel and resort operations during periods of transition, performance improvement, openings, renovations, or leadership gaps. This role plays a critical part in ensuring consistent service delivery, operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, and financial performance across all food and beverage outlets.
Your Role:
- Assume interim leadership of Food & Beverage operations for assigned hotel or resort properties
- Oversee daily operations of all F&B outlets, including restaurants, bars, banquets, room service, and catering (as applicable)
- Ensure service, quality, cleanliness, and brand standards are consistently met
- Lead, train, and support F&B leadership teams and hourly staff
- Monitor and manage labor productivity, scheduling, and payroll to align with operational budgets
- Review financial performance, forecasts, and P&L statements; implement cost-control strategies
- Drive food, beverage, and banquet revenue through upselling, menu optimization, and service initiatives
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and food-handling regulations
- Partner closely with Culinary, Sales & Events, and Hotel Operations teams to ensure seamless execution of group functions and events
- Quickly assess operational gaps and implement corrective action plans
- Support outlets during peak business periods and special events with hands-on leadership
- Maintain strong guest relations and promptly resolve service concerns
- Ensure smooth transitions during openings, leadership changes, renovations, or rebranding initiatives
- Provide operational recaps, recommendations, and handover documentation at the completion of assignments
- Stay current on food & beverage trends and recommend enhancements to improve guest experience and profitability