Are you ready to shape the flavor of a world-class guest experience? Buffalo Trace Distillery is looking for a Food & Beverage Manager to lead our café, premium coffee program, and cocktail offerings. This role blends hospitality and operational excellence, and ensures every sip, bite, and moment reflects the authenticity and pride of the Buffalo Trace brand. You’ll be responsible for food safety, quality assurance, team leadership, and strategic planning. Every visitor experience should reflect the authenticity and excellence of the Buffalo Trace brand through exceptional service, innovation, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Lead with Impact: Oversee daily operations of the café, coffee program, and cocktail service, delivering a true 5-Star standard across all touchpoints.
- Elevate the Guest Experience: Create unforgettable moments that connect visitors to the Buffalo Trace legacy through food, drink, and hospitality. Gather guest feedback and use it to drive innovation.
- Champion Food Safety & Quality: Develop and enforce best-in-class food safety practices, conduct regular inspections, and ensure every item served meets our quality promise.
- Manage Operations & Results: Create SOPs, manage budgets, track KPIs, and oversee inventory, labor, and cost control strategies — keeping operations efficient and profitable.
- Drive Performance & Growth: Use the professional development system (PDS) to set goals, track success, and invest in both your own professional growth and your team’s development.
What We’re Looking For
- A passionate leader with experience managing food & beverage operations (café, restaurant, or hospitality setting).
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and quality assurance practices.
- Proven success in team leadership and guest experience.
- Someone who loves the experiential side of the business and offering guests an exceptional visit.
Why Buffalo Trace?
At Buffalo Trace Distillery, we’re more than a historic landmark. We’re a destination where craftsmanship, tradition, and innovation come together. As our Food & Beverage Manager, you’ll play a key role in bringing that story to life for every guest who walks through our doors.
