When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcomed as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing personal travel journeys and bridging connections to the local perspective. Our hotels are located in timeless destinations, creating the kind of distinct experiences that can transform your day, your trip or even your life.

This is not your typical career opportunity. At Thompson Denver, a member of the Hyatt collection, we believe our team members can thrive in an empowered, supportive, creative and energetic environment.

We’re looking for an individual who embodies the luxury lifestyle experience. An ideal Thompson team member has a passion for creating unique experiences, that can quickly perpetuate a culture of great design and superlative service, with a sharp sense of humor. This candidate will have a passion for exceptional hotel service and who can express that belief in an atmosphere of spontaneity and authenticity.

At Thompson, we believe our guests select our Hotel because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing intuitive service and meaningful experiences tailored to each guest experience. We are a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Job Description:

The Lounge Manager - Food & Beverage, is a Department Head role with Thompson Denver. We are seeking a highly visible individual that will play an integral role in an energetic and upscale cocktail lounge atmosphere! This position is to be responsible for providing strong and empathetic leadership and managing the day-to-day operations of Reynard Social. This position is also ultimately responsible for the quality of service provided, engaging with the community, and continuing to grow our lounge business.

Responsibilities:

• Supports and Manages the operation while working closely with the Food & Beverage Director, the Director of Service & Culture and other hotel departments.
• Responsible for short and long term strategic planning of the operation for this outlet, including creative activations
• Direct and oversee recruitment and development of colleagues; hire, train, empower, coach and counsel
• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results.
• Full understanding of colleague engagement.
• Manage the maintenance/sanitation of the food and beverage areas and equipment in the hotel to protect the asset, comply with regulations and ensure quality service.
• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's annual budget, business/marketing plan, forecasts and objectives to meet/exceed management expectations.
• Responsible for maintaining a high energy, positive, professional work environment
• Plan, coordinate & manage special events and holiday functions.
• Ability to take the initiative to run the outlets as a free standing entity.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Food & Beverage.

The budgeted range for this position is $65,000-70,000. Actual pay will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits: We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents. Financial wellbeing? Got it! Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan or the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Oh, and we don’t want to leave out our lifestyle benefits! Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, wellbeing & educational assistance and many more! Don't forget, Colleagues are able to use accrued vacation time after 90 days of employment!

Thompson Denver team members work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

• Full Time Management Position that requires full flexibility, ability to work weekends and holidays and a varied schedule.
• A true desire to understand and anticipate the needs of others in a fast paced environment.
  Refined verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge, including a working knowledge of point of sale systems.
• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized.
• Candidates should possess proven leadership skills.
• Excellent comprehension required to read and implement policies and procedures; writing schedules and reading forecast and SOPs.
• Must have knowledge of food safety and chemicals/agents for training purposes.
• Candidates should possess strong food and beverage knowledge. Beverage knowledge should include wine, spirits and beer.
• Hotel experience and a thorough understanding of restaurant service.
• Previous experience as a Restaurant / Bar Manager preferred.
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, and effective in providing exceptional customer service.
• The F&B Manager is an integral part of the hotel’s overall Food and Beverage team.
• 2 years of previous F&B Management preferred.
• TIPS certified is a plus.