Food & Beverage Coordinator

The Food & Beverage coordinator embodies organization, strategy, enthusiasm, and passion. As an integral member of the team, they support all outlet managers in every facet of Food & Beverage administration.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage reservations for Clement restaurant, Gotham lounge and Pen Top Bar.
• Support organization for semi-private events from inquiry to contract and planning.
• Oversee the development and set up of our booking platforms such as Open Table and Tock
• Communicate with clients, send out contracts and secure payment information.
• Support with general office duties, printing, proof reading, and menus.
• Place orders and requisitions for equipment and supplies.
• Project coordination for special events and holidays.
• To have necessary knowledge of menu items to assist guest occasionally.
• Assist guest and colleagues courteously and efficiently in a timely manner.
• Assist Food & Beverage Director on special projects as needed.
• Attend daily Stand-up meetings with Food & Beverage Managers.
• Attend Weekly Meetings – take meeting minutes.
• Manage and consolidate contacts in database management system.

General Requirements:

• Must have at least 1 year proven working experience in a luxury F&B environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related Business field.
• Effective administration and project coordination skills.
• Microsoft – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Open Table, and Social Media savvy.
• Sharp problem-solving, attention to details and able to prioritize work tasks in an effective manner.
• Must be a natural organizer (highly detailed and able to engage with guests), analytical, have a financial acumen (budgeting) and able to diffuse difficult situations with charisma.

Benefits we Offer:

• 10 vacation days per year
• 7 sick days per year
• 3 personal days per year
• 10 holidays days per year
• Complimentary employee meals
• Discounted parking
• Complimentary uniform laundering
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
• 50% restaurant discount
• 50% discount on spa services
• 40% discount on spa retail
• 80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Complimentary life insurance
• Complimentary long-term disability
• Retirement plan with 5% company match

We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States. The salary range for this position is $32 per hour.

About The Peninsula New York

Superbly situated on Fifth Avenue in the heart of Manhattan, The Peninsula New York is set in one of the city’s most prestigious shopping, entertainment and cultural districts, just a few blocks from Central Park. Since its debut in 1988, the hotel has exemplified exquisite service, heritage, and attention to detail.