Food & Beverage Manager - Meadowood Napa Valley

Napa Valley is admired the world over for a lifestyle grounded in agriculture, viticulture, cuisine and the art of hospitality.  The mild climate and natural beauty of our region make it a desirable place to be all year round.  Each season brings new opportunities to plant, grow and reap a harvest, whether grapes, produce or flowers.  No matter the season, the bounty harvested from our vineyards, orchards and gardens is cause of celebration, preferably in the form of a meal with family, friends, and guests that will become friends. 

Food and Beverage at Meadowood is the heart and soul of the guest experience and are the benchmarks of the quality for our property. Leaders of the Food & Beverage team are consummate professionals in all areas of service and experts in the areas of wine and the art of hospitality. They are superior teachers and role models.  Meadowood cuisine is created to showcase Napa Valley wines. It is fresh, beautiful, healthy and delicious and inspired by the bounty of estate-grown and regional ingredients.

All members of the Food & Beverage staff at Meadowood are professionals in their specific area of service, students of wine and the art of hospitality and are passionate about learning.  They come to Meadowood to work in their profession at the highest level for which they are trained and to continue their evolution as culinary and wine service professionals.

Position Summary

The Food and Beverage Manager, along with their support of the F&B Director, must want to be at the heart of this experience and further, have a passion for the product, service and the warmth of genuine hospitality that governs and permeates all actions, program, hiring and training efforts.  Meadowood’s Food and Beverage Manager is a leader who gives the most competent Food and Beverage staff members the sense that they have room to grow yet simultaneously coaches and encourages those with promise who are only just beginning a career.

As important as it is for this person to help lead the Food and Beverage team, it is of equal importance that they be a contributing, creative member of the overall Meadowood Estate team, expanding outside of their discipline to aid in the Meadowood Mission to always provide memorable experiences for our guests and members, thereby creating long-term, loyal customers; to bring pleasure to our guests by delighting them in the moment, enhancing and inspiring their lives.

The Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for directing, implementing, and maintaining a service and management philosophy which serves as a guide to respective staff.  Areas of responsibilities include all F&B staff and venues including The Pool Terrace Café, the new “Social Hub”, Private Dining, Banquets, Staff Cafeteria, and associated storerooms, kitchens, administrative offices, both on and off property.

Minimum of ten years experience in Food and Beverage management

Two years experience as a Food and Beverage Manager, preferably at a Relais & Chateaux (or    equivalent) hotel, i.e., Four Seasons, St. Regis

Food service experience, front and back of house.

Knowledge of various food service styles (i.e., French service, Russian service, tableside flambé

     service, butler style service)

Strong knowledge of wines, with focus on Napa Valley and California wineries

Familiarity with food, beverage and labor cost controls

Working knowledge of local, state and federal liquor regulations.

Working knowledge of State of California Wage and Hour laws.

Working knowledge of Forbes Travel Guide and their standards.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.