Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - The Fontaine, A Kansas City Hotel

The Fontaine, A Kansas City Hotel, is a trendy and upscale boutique hotel located in the heart of Kansas City, MO, offering an exciting and vibrant work environment for job applicants seeking a career in hospitality. Joining the team at The Fontaine means being part of a property known for its contemporary design, exceptional service, and unique guest experiences. The hotel offers a range of employment opportunities, from guest services to culinary, events, and more, providing a diverse and dynamic career path. The Fontaine is dedicated to creating a culture that values creativity, innovation, and personalized guest interactions. Employees can expect to work in a modern and stylish environment, where they can showcase their skills, grow their career, and be part of a team that delivers memorable experiences to guests. Joining the team at The Fontaine presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge hotel that is redefining hospitality in Kansas City.

Are you a passionate and dynamic leader in the food and beverage industry? Join our team as an Assistant Restaurant Manager and be part of an exciting culinary experience at our property! As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will assist in overseeing the daily operations of our restaurant, ensuring exceptional service and culinary excellence. With your strong leadership skills, customer-focused mindset, and dedication to quality, you will help create memorable dining experiences for our guests. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for hospitality, and are committed to delivering outstanding results, apply now and take your career to new heights with us!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the restaurant operations, including staff supervision, scheduling, and training
• Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and service are maintained
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop and execute menu offerings
• Monitor and analyze guest feedback to continually improve the dining experience
• Uphold sanitation and safety regulations to provide a clean and hygienic environment
• Foster a positive work culture and motivate the team to deliver exceptional service
• Handle guest inquiries, complaints, and requests promptly and professionally
• Assist in managing inventory, ordering supplies, and controlling costs

Join our team as an Assistant Restaurant Manager and be part of a vibrant and dynamic culinary journey. Apply now to showcase your leadership skills and passion for hospitality, and take the next step in your career with us. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment where you can thrive and make a difference in our guests' dining experiences!

• 2-3 years prior supervisory or management experience, prior hotel F&B experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and other Team Members.
• Excellent problem solving skills 
• Strong associate relations skills, and good conflict resolutions skills 
• Prior cash handling experience 
• Experience with scheduling, payroll and labor management 
• Experience with MICROS POS system 
• Prior Serve Safe Certification preferred 
• TIPS or CARE CERTIFICATION 
• CPR Certification preferred 
• Must be able to obtain a Hepatitis A within 10 days of hire 
• Able to work AM and PM Shifts

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.