Senior Food and Beverage Manager

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

The Joseph Hotel - Nashville

WHERE YOU WORK

The Joseph Nashville, a Luxury Collection Hotel re-imagines the hotel experience. The hotel's modern expression is informed by the city's diverse maker-culture and is as focused on integrating the work of Nashville's artisans, chefs and craftsmen as it is that of its musicians. The Joseph's art program - incorporating both the local works of Tennessee artists and works from one of the world's most renowned art collections - deepens the hotel's offering and roots it firmly in Nashville for guests and visitors alike. Featuring 297 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, as well as 22,000 square feet of event and meeting space, The Joseph will exceed the expectations of varied guests. In addition to impeccable service, The Joseph offers countless chances to enjoy unique and memorable experiences. From the front door to the rooftop, The Joseph is full of opportunities to encounter the unexpected.

WHY YOU'RE HERE

Why do you do what you do? Passion. Pride. Life. You are passionate about making that difference. Making the difference for every guest that walks through the doors of the restaurant and doing everything you can to ensure each of our guests has a memorable experience. You are here because the life you want is about providing exceptional service, and that is exactly what we do.

Availability Requirements

Full-Time, Open Availability

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid Life insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Free Meals during work
• Discounted room benefits

WHAT YOU DO

You take ownership of multiple outlets with a focus on leadership, strategy, and results. You mentor Food and Beverage Managers, setting clear expectations and empowering them to succeed, while ensuring that every outlet operates in alignment with brand standards and business objectives. You are relentless about optimizing profitability, analyzing financial performance, and identifying opportunities for growth without ever compromising the guest experience. You walk the floor, engaging with guests, coaching staff in the moment, and ensuring service is seamless, polished, and memorable. You collaborate across departments - partnering with Sales, Marketing, and senior leadership - to keep offerings fresh, on trend, and aligned with the hotel's vision. You maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and compliance, all while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and pride. Simply put, you lead from the front, driving both operational success and an elevated guest experience that sets the standard for luxury hospitality.

WHO YOU ARE

You are decisive, inspiring, and a natural leader who thrives in high-energy, high-volume environments. With more than ten years of progressive food and beverage management experience - including several in senior leadership - you bring a proven ability to oversee multiple outlets while maintaining the highest standards of luxury service. Your background may include time in Michelin-starred or James Beard Award-winning restaurants, giving you a deep understanding of what true excellence looks like and how to teach others to deliver it. People describe you as diplomatic and solutions-oriented, someone who remains calm under pressure and can rally a diverse team toward a common goal. You're passionate about both the craft and the business side of food and beverage, equally at ease discussing profit margins as you are exploring the latest industry trends. Most importantly, you are not a desk-bound manager - you thrive on being in the thick of it, supporting your team, connecting with guests, and celebrating successes alongside your people.