posted May 18, 2025

Food & Beverage Manager

Compensation: NA

Job Description

Amara Resort and Spa is a 100 room, boutique, lifestyle resort nestled in the heart of uptown Sedona beneath the red rocks and next to the creek. Amara Resort and Spa offers guests dining options in our 3-meal, full-service restaurant, SaltRock Kitchen, or by way of room service. Guests can also enjoy the only infinity pool in uptown Sedona while sipping on craft cocktails and signature margaritas from the Pool Bar. With an uninterrupted view of Snoopy Rock, there are many weeks weddings or special events are hosted in the central courtyard and meeting spaces.

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for coordinating, supervising, and directing all aspects of Food & Beverage operations, including team members, service and profit management.  The Restaurant Manager is expected to market ideas to promote business; reduce turnover; maintain revenue and payroll budgets; and remain on the floor while keeping quality consistently high.

• Approach all encounters with guests and team members in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Manage the labor costs of the departments while ensuring service excellence.
• Maintain high standards of service by developing the team to follow all service standards.
• Comply at all times with Amara Resort and Spa standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Manage recruitment, coaching and corrective action process
• Oversee all aspects of the daily operations of the hotel's Food & Beverage outlets.
• Supervise all team members.
• Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner.
• Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) payroll, team members schedules, quarterly actions plans.
• Monitor quality of service in Food & Beverage outlets.
• Assist in menu planning and preparation.
• Ensure compliance with all local liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures in all outlets.

Desired Qualifications

Education

• Hotel/Restaurant Management Degree Preferred

Skills and Experience (Essential)

• At least 18 years of age
• At least 1-3 years in food and beverage supervisory or managerial position
• Intermediate computer skills
• Possess a good command of the English language and ability to communicate with guests clearly and pleasantly, both in person and by telephone
• Strong Food and Beverage knowledge

Salary Range

The budgeted salary range for this position is $55,000-$58,000 annually.

Amara Resort and Spa is owned and operated by Northwood Hospitality. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, an employer paid life insurance policy, employer paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, and additional supplemental insurance plans are available. Northwood Hospitality sponsors a 401(k) plan with a company match. At Amara, we believe it is important to have a work life balance. Full-time, eligible employees accrue vacation time, sick time, and are eligible to receive holiday pay. As a part of Northwood Hospitality, team members are eligible to receive discounts at other properties within the portfolio. Each day a team member arrives to work, they can expect a delicious, chef curated lunch provided free of charge. We believe our team members are empowered to act and make the right decisions. As such, we are committed to the growth and professional development of our team through internal promotions and cross-departmental training opportunities. 

About Northwood Hospitality

At Northwood Hospitality, we understand that our people are the hallmark of our success.

• Integrity: We are honest, fair, accountable, and respectful.
• Collaboration: We are better when we are together.
• Leadership: We are empowered to act and make the right decision for our guests and our business.
• Passion: We are passionate about hospitality and serving our guests with pride.
• Balance: We are focused on a balanced approach for our teams, families, and communities.

We believe people are the most important assets.

• We understand the heart of our business is our team members.
• We believe in personal empowerment.
• We are driven in developing our talented teams.
• We accept personal responsibility for our actions and results.