Food and Beverage Manager | Whistler Cooks | Full Time | Winter 2025

At Whistler Cooks | Hunter Gather | Cranked | Mile One "We love feeding people!" It's the key ingredient to producing the perfect meal wherever, whenever. On any given day we could be serving with our CATERING team a plated meal to a happy couple at their wedding reception, smoking up a feast at HUNTER GATHER, passing canapes and champagne to guests in a world class art gallery, providing a Chef-driven casual dining experience at MILE ONE focusing on great BC ingredients, or even fueling up customers with their daily caffeine fix at CRANKED.

Join our team and LIVE | WORK | LEARN in Sea to Sky Corridor.

Start Date: Fall 2025

Compensation: 

• Salary: $90k-$105k salary including tips
• Benefits: 2 weeks of paid vacation annually, plus a competitive bonus plan and tips.
• Other: Comprehensive benefits package.

Role Overview: The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing all front-of-house (FOH) service operations for both catering and venue businesses. This role ensures seamless event execution, exceptional guest experiences, and a motivated, professional service team. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, attention to detail, and an ability to balance guest service, staff development, and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day FOH operations across venues and catering events.
• Maintain high standards of service, presentation, and hospitality in all guest interactions.
• Develop and implement service standards, training, and SOPs across multiple outlets.
• Act as the primary point of contact for venue service execution and event delivery.
• Support team scheduling, payroll approvals, and staffing plans for events and outlets.

• Lead FOH setup, staffing, and service delivery for offsite and onsite catered events.
• Collaborate with the culinary and logistics teams to ensure smooth event execution.
• Conduct post-event reviews to evaluate service success and areas for improvement.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure all event expectations are met or exceeded.

• Support operations at Whistler Cooks-managed venues, ensuring service consistency and alignment with brand standards.
• Oversee operations, product quality, and responsible service compliance.
• Partner with the Venue Operations and Sales teams to ensure readiness for private events and high-volume service days.

• Recruit, train, and mentor FOH staff and supervisors.
• Foster a positive, professional, and inclusive work environment.
• Support internal growth and cross-training opportunities across venues and catering.

• Assist with budgeting, labour forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Manage labour performance to budgets for FOH.
• Monitor inventory, beverage costing, and event profitability.
• Support menu development, pricing, and seasonal updates in collaboration with culinary leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in food and beverage or event management.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Strong background in hospitality service, catering, or venue operations.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Serving It Right and FoodSafe certification required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Staff discounts and perks.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

At Whistler Cooks | Hunter Gather | Cranked | Mile One, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to foster a welcoming workplace culture, learning, and success. We welcome individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences to join our dynamic team.