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Can I be a food and beverage manager but still get time for myself and others?
I have always loved hospitality and I really want to be a food and beverage manager. My second choice is a pastry chef. In this field, is it possible to work less hours? I just want more information about this field of work. I don't want to miss out on sleep every night or miss important events. #culinary #culinary-arts #management
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William’s Answer
Hi Anya,
Yes, I think that maybe possible. Having said that, you will have to look very closely to achieve that. Generally the more responsibility you take on the more hours you work. Depending on the operation, a Food and Beverage Director is responsible for that department. Bringing together as a team both the front and back of the house. You might look at company that does health care or office buildings. You say you like hospitality. The industry is not like entertaining at home. It takes drive, dedication, and in most settings long hours. If you are in management some/ most days will be long. You may need to work on things at home after a long day. You are responsible for everything that happens in your department. What you are looking for may be out there. Just look carefully. Make sure you understand what your supervisors expectations are before taking a position. As someone new to the industry I am not sure how much work/life balance you will have.
Yes, I think that maybe possible. Having said that, you will have to look very closely to achieve that. Generally the more responsibility you take on the more hours you work. Depending on the operation, a Food and Beverage Director is responsible for that department. Bringing together as a team both the front and back of the house. You might look at company that does health care or office buildings. You say you like hospitality. The industry is not like entertaining at home. It takes drive, dedication, and in most settings long hours. If you are in management some/ most days will be long. You may need to work on things at home after a long day. You are responsible for everything that happens in your department. What you are looking for may be out there. Just look carefully. Make sure you understand what your supervisors expectations are before taking a position. As someone new to the industry I am not sure how much work/life balance you will have.
Bob Moore
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Anya,
I do not have experience in the field you are interested in - Food and Beverage Management, but I have managed teams across a range of diverse roles, for a broad set of companies across multiple locations and regions - and I would assert use of leadership best practices can be applied for any role to ensure work-life balance (notwithstanding the fact that your work hours may stretch to cover breakfast, lunch and dinner).
With the passing of time every business and manager is being asked to do more with less and if not managed carefully it can lead to worklife balance issues, burnout etc.
Consider the basics
- set the personal goal ' don't want to miss out on sleep every night or miss important events'
- pull together a simple strategy and competitive plan to enable this
- partner with your manager to agree - highlighting 'people' benefits, performance improvements, people retention
- strategy to include resourcing plan for optimum hours
- recruit the best talent (using your 'people' strategy to attract like minded employees)
- performance manage to protect the plan
- there will always be exceptions and you should include this in your plan and communicate so everyone is aware and aligned
Happier employees, better service for customers and you not missing out on sleep every night or miss important events
I do not have experience in the field you are interested in - Food and Beverage Management, but I have managed teams across a range of diverse roles, for a broad set of companies across multiple locations and regions - and I would assert use of leadership best practices can be applied for any role to ensure work-life balance (notwithstanding the fact that your work hours may stretch to cover breakfast, lunch and dinner).
With the passing of time every business and manager is being asked to do more with less and if not managed carefully it can lead to worklife balance issues, burnout etc.
Consider the basics
- set the personal goal ' don't want to miss out on sleep every night or miss important events'
- pull together a simple strategy and competitive plan to enable this
- partner with your manager to agree - highlighting 'people' benefits, performance improvements, people retention
- strategy to include resourcing plan for optimum hours
- recruit the best talent (using your 'people' strategy to attract like minded employees)
- performance manage to protect the plan
- there will always be exceptions and you should include this in your plan and communicate so everyone is aware and aligned
Happier employees, better service for customers and you not missing out on sleep every night or miss important events
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Michael’s Answer
Hi Anya,
A good friend of mine worked at as Food/Beverage manager for about 10 years.
I pinged him when I saw your question and their feedback was that they were able to successfully find a work/life balance but it was not easy, and took the right mix of team members and the right type of facilities. Having the right team was the most critical piece.
Unfortunately I don't have anything too specific to add on top of that, but maybe as a take away ask yourself if you see yourself in a more technical role or strictly a managerial role.
Good luck!
A good friend of mine worked at as Food/Beverage manager for about 10 years.
I pinged him when I saw your question and their feedback was that they were able to successfully find a work/life balance but it was not easy, and took the right mix of team members and the right type of facilities. Having the right team was the most critical piece.
Unfortunately I don't have anything too specific to add on top of that, but maybe as a take away ask yourself if you see yourself in a more technical role or strictly a managerial role.
Good luck!