IMI Agency
Taskforce Food & Beverage Manager
Lodging Hospitality
Position Status:
Full-time | Hybrid w/ Travel 70%+
Location:
Midwest (Preferred)-Open to East Coast, DFW
IMI’s Mission:
IMI Agency specializes in
Building Better Beverage Business™
for our Hospitality Clients with innovative marketing programs and promotions, interactive food & beverage merchandising and operations tools, staff training, and recognition/reward programs for all channels in the Hospitality industry. IMI programs create brand value and opportunities with consumers while driving food and beverage sales and profits for our Hospitality Operator clients.
Job Description: We have an opening for a dynamic, results-driven, and adaptable Taskforce Food & Beverage Manager to support food and beverage operations across multiple properties and locations. A significant portion of the role will be spent on-site in hotels, restaurants, and hospitality environments undergoing transitions, new openings, operational restructuring, or performance improvement initiatives.
In this role, the Taskforce Food & Beverage Manager will provide hands-on leadership, operational oversight, and strategic support to stabilize and elevate service, team performance, and overall guest experience.
The Taskforce
Food & Beverage Manager will work closely with property leadership teams and corporate stakeholders to implement operational standards, drive consistency, and create sustainable improvements across food and beverage operations. This person will participate in developing and executing operational strategies and tactical initiatives to improve efficiency, profitability, service quality, and team engagement within client locations.
Critical Competencies: Given the high visibility of IMI Agency within this Leading Chain Hospitality Operator, Beverage Suppliers, and Beverage Distributors B2C and B2B communities, along with the ethical, transparent, fiduciary, and legally compliant ethics of our company, all IMI team members must be intelligent, mature, well-polished, trustworthy, and have a high standard of ethics and leadership. You must have confidence and class in carrying out IMI’s mission, but also know how to take constructive feedback and implement the necessary changes to performance and work based on that feedback.
You must dress and carry yourself in a manner that is superior to the standard, along with speaking and writing clearly. Adaptability I Communication
I Job-Related Business Focus I Planning & Organizing I Problem Solving Teamwork I Technical Expertise
/ Work Habits CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Operational Excellence
Provide on-property leadership for food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, bars, and banquets
Ensure compliance with the client’s brand standards, food safety, and service expectations
Maintain a visible presence in operations to support colleagues and enhance the guest experience
Business Performance
Analyze operational and financial performance, identifying opportunities to improve revenue and profitability
Support execution of cost control measures, including labor and food cost management
Drive initiatives that improve guest satisfaction and overall performance metrics
Colleague Engagement & Development
Support, coach, and develop food and beverage colleagues
Reinforce the client’s culture of care through positive engagement and recognition
Assist with onboarding and training as needed
Transitions & Openings
Support hotels during leadership transitions, new openings, renovations, or operational disruptions
Support the implementation of the client’s initiatives, programs, and brand standards effectively
Partner with hotel leadership to ensure a smooth transition to permanent teams
Guest Experience
Champion the client’s commitment to delivering distinctive and memorable dining experiences
Respond to guest feedback with urgency and care
Ensure service delivery reflects the client’s purpose and values
Qualifications And Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred
Minimum 3+ years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience
Hotel or multi-unit experience preferred
Demonstrate strong positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to exceed standards and expectations
Strong understanding of beverage performance standards across various hospitality settings.
Prior supervisory experience is a plus
Understanding of cost control, inventory management, and menu engineering.
Skilled in budget management and tracking expenditures with regular reporting.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams
Candidates should be extremely detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle a fast-paced environment
Reliability and ability to work a flexible schedule of early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays consistently to be present during the busiest operational timeframes
Strong time management & multitasking skills with the ability to work well under pressure
Understanding and demonstration of floor coverage while also completing daily paperwork and projects
Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and contributes to solutions.
High-energy interpersonal skills and a polished, professional demeanor.
Service-oriented with a client-first mindset and a hospitable approach.
Experience in restaurant finance, pricing, and cost control
Willingness and ability to travel frequently
Follow-up and follow-through must be your mantra!
Salary
: $80,000 - $120,000 annual base salary
Benefits
(Benefits listing is subject to change):
401(k) with match *eligibility required
Multiple Medical Plan Options w/ a no-cost option for employee coverage
Dental
Vision
Life and LTD/STD
Supplemental Insurances (i.e., Illness, Cancer, Legal, etc.)
Confidential Employee Assistance Program + Financial Assistance and Mapping
If this describes you and you can work in a macro-managed environment and complete tasks with spot-on accuracy, we want to hear from you!
Contact
: www.imiagency.com/careers | HRDept@imiagency.com
IMI Agency is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. IMI Agency (Incentive Marketing, Inc.) specializes in Building Better Beverage Business™ for Hospitality Clients through innovative marketing programs and promotions, interactive food & beverage merchandising and operations tools, staff training, and recognition/reward programs across the Chain Hospitality industry.
For over 30 years, we have maintained a singular focus: to manage in the best interests of our brand investors and clients.