The Dining Program Mission: 

A locally inspired culinary endeavor that supports The Lodge’s mission with thoughtful attention to sustainability, quality and well-being.  

Gather at the table to break from work, exchange ideas, and enjoy the community's company while dining on menus influenced by our Appalachian surroundings.  

Carefully sourced, impeccable ingredients are used to create simple, yet skillfully prepared meals to nourish and delight our guests. 

The ideal candidate for the Food and Beverage Manager position will be a creative leader with a proven track record of success. In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, they will oversee the creation of a new in-house dining program including visioning, strategy and content creation. 

Qualifications: 

• Degree or professional certification in hospitality management or a related field.  
• A minimum of 5 years experience in professional food and beverage. 
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a leadership position. 
• Must have or be able to complete food safety certification.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, F&B management and PMS software systems. 
• Ability to interpret financial data into an operational plan, manage budgets and achieve financial goals. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• A keen eye for detail and high standards of service. 

• Good general knowledge of food and beverage including preparation methods, proper handling and storage. 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee daily operations for all Food and Beverage services and deliver exceptional guest experiences by ensuring our standards of service. 
• Create SOPs for dining services. 
• Recruit, hire and train F&B service staff. 
• Supervise and manages a positive and professional FOH team, scheduling, and performance evaluations. 
• Work together with the Exec. Chef, Event Liaisons, Hosts and Event Coordinator to plan food & beverage components for all events within our PMS system.  
• Maintain guest profiles to include allergies, preferences, special requests and business division trends.  
• Develop and adhere to budgets for labor and supplies.