Director of Food and Beverage - Hilton Anaheim
Hilton Anaheim is looking for a Director of Food & Beverage to join the team! Our ideal candidate will be experienced in running a high volume F&B operation at a 500-room or more hotel property. We are looking for an engaging leader, who is passionate about developing a team and elevating the guest experience. This person will be instrumental in Hilton Anaheim's exciting upcoming renovations, including F&B program and outlet design, and menu creation.
What will I be doing?
As a Director of Food and Beverage, you will direct and organize the activities of the Food & Beverage departments to maintain the high standards of food and beverage quality, service and marketing to maximize profits through outstanding customer service.
- Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of Food & Beverage department to meet the daily needs of the operation
- Monitor and, when necessary, develop and implement schedules for the operation of all restaurants, bars, and outlets to achieve a profitable result
- Participate with the chef and restaurant managers in the creation and merchandising of attractive menu designs to attract a predetermined customer market
- Implement effective controls of food, beverage, and labor costs among all sub-departments and monitor the food and beverage budget to ensure efficient operation and that expenditures stay within budget limitations, including achieving budgeted revenue and labor expenses
- Assist the department managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desired standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising, and promotions.
- Maximize food and beverage department profitability
- Investigate and resolve food quality and service complaints
- Develop, along with assistance from department heads, operating tools necessary and incidental to modern management principles such as budgeting, forecasting, purchase specifications, recipes, portion specifications, menu abstracts, food production control, job descriptions, etc.
- Ensure compliance with all Hilton policies and procedures, brand standards that relate to food and beverage, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations
- Hire, train, supervise, develop, discipline and counsel all food and beverage management team members according to Hilton policies and procedures
Pay Range Between $170K to $200K per year
- Prior Director-level experience at a 500+ room hotel
- Experience opening a restaurant outlet or overseeing renovations is strongly preferred
- Excellent change management skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and develop a team
- Collaborative leadership style, with the desire to work closely with other Dept. Heads to achieve goals
- Track record in problem solving and elevating service levels
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
- Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
- Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
- Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
- Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
- Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
- Quality
- Productivity
- Dependability
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
- Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
- Parental leave to support new parents
- 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
- Debt-free education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
- Career growth and development
Recognition and rewards programs
