Food & Beverage Manager
About the role
Remington Hospitality is hiring a Food & Beverage Manager for The Placencia Resort, a 90-room beachfront resort on Maya Beach. Reporting to the General Manager, this leader runs the restaurant, swim-up pool bar, overwater pier bar, in-room dining, and events, and is responsible for food quality, service, food safety, beverage controls, and profitability through the resort's 2027 renovation.
Responsibilities
- Direct the daily operation of all food and beverage outlets, in-room dining, and events.
- Set standards for food preparation, purchasing, receiving, and production with the culinary team.
- Drive revenue through menus, specials, and promotions while managing food, beverage, and labour costs.
- Conduct monthly inventories and support budgeting and forecasting.
- Ensure safe food handling, responsible alcohol service, and compliance with Belize health and liquor licensing rules.
- Recruit, schedule, train, and coach the food and beverage team.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of food and beverage leadership experience in a hotel or resort.
- Proven record of building structure, processes, staffing, and operational systems.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service.
- Working knowledge of cost controls, inventories, and point-of-sale systems.
- Strong verbal and written English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred qualifications
- Hotel opening, transition, or renovation experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related field.
- Spanish.
- Preference is given to Belizean nationals and permanent residents.
Benefits
- Paid annual vacation, paid sick leave, and paid public holidays under the Belize Labour Act.
- Social Security coverage through the Social Security Board.
- Relocation and temporary housing assistance may be available for qualified candidates, subject to approval.
- Work permit support may be available for qualified candidates who need one.