Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Food & Beverage Manager to lead our Food & Beverage operations at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison Historic Eagle Cotton Mill. This is a hospitality leadership role for someone who takes pride in delivering great guest experiences. You will help set the standard for quality, cleanliness, and service, while actively coaching and developing your team. If you enjoy being involved in day-to-day operations and partnering with others to meet service and financial goals, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

MEC Plus Advantage Plan/Dental/Vision/Supplemental Coverage with Reliance Standard Paid Holiday for Full Time/Part Time - Upon hire Paid Time Off for Full Time/Part Time - 6 Months of Service Nationwide Employee Stay Discounts for

Hotel Brand Responsibilities:

Oversee daily Food & Beverage operations to ensure smooth service, consistent quality, and an outstanding guest experience. Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and motivate Food & Beverage associates while building a positive, accountable, team-focused culture. Maintain a visible presence during service, greet and engage guests, and promptly resolve concerns to protect guest satisfaction. Build schedules based on business levels; monitor productivity, manage overtime, and support department budget and profitability goals. Manage ordering, inventory, food and beverage costs, waste, invoices, and departmental supplies while maintaining appropriate par levels. Ensure compliance with Marriott brand standards, company policies, food safety and sanitation requirements, health regulations, and applicable alcohol-service rules.

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve ServSafe Food Certification required, or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe Must possess or be able to obtain the appropriate Indiana Alcohol Server Permit required for serving and overseeing alcoholic beverage service. Excellent customer service skills Bartending experience required. Experience with scheduling, inventory, purchasing, labor management, and cost controls. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require. Required to continuously stand or walk 95% of their scheduled shift Join the team at Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison Historic Eagle Cotton Mill, located in beautiful historic Madison, Indiana, with spectacular views of the Ohio River and easy access to downtown Madison, local attractions, shops, restaurants, and seasonal festivals and events. We're seeking a Food & Beverage Manager who takes true ownership of the department, builds a strong, service-focused team, and helps deliver the kind of thoughtful hospitality guests remember. If you're passionate about creating great guest experiences, enjoy developing people, and lead by jumping in alongside your team, we'd love to hear from you. At Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison Historic Eagle Cotton Mill, you'll enjoy a supportive working environment in a community known for its character and charm. The area offers convenient access to historic downtown, nearby Clifty Falls, and panoramic Ohio River views—plus plenty to see and do throughout the year. In 2025, the property was voted Best Hospitality Company to Work for by Randy Starr and 5 Starr Engagement based on associate opinion surveys, reflecting our commitment to taking care of our team while delivering exceptional service.