Director of Food and Beverage

Description

Salary Range: $140,000-$145,000

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Restaurant, Beverage, Starbucks and Banquets Operations

• Responsible for the organization of the liquor room and beer/wine cooler. Maintain inventory log. Enforce policies regarding these areas including liquor requisitions.
• Responsible for the liquor par levels in beverage areas.
• Ensuring beverage staff members follow proper procedures for ordering, pouring, and cashiering.
• Coordinate all aspects of large groups with reservations in the restaurant/beverage.
• Responsible for reservations on holidays.
• Responsible for monthly beverage inventory.
• Set up and monitor regular contests and promotions.
• Responsible for implementation of special promotions.
• Conduct inspections of work areas regularly and address items that need attention.
• Responsible to frequently check and enforce the liquor par level in the bar.
• Responsible to see that bartenders and cocktail servers are following ordering and pouring policies for every drink made, including proper Micros ordering, use of a shot glass to pour, proper ring up and providing the guest with a receipt.
• Responsible to complete a monthly inventory of all supplies that are used in the Restaurant/Bar, Starbucks and Banquets.
• Order the necessary supplies to maintain the established par levels.

Staff Management

• Hold a pre-shift meeting with staff prior to reporting to stations.
• Be prepared for each daily activity and review any variations with management and staff.
• Communicate daily with department managers and MOD to assure consistency and pass on pertinent information.
• Consistently monitor the performance of associates on an on-going basis and provide feedback. Reward, discipline and document associate performance and provide timely counseling. Address associate complaints and resolve problems.
• Supervise the staff and handle any associate situation.
• Properly handle all administrative work with regard to interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals and terminations of staff.
• Select qualified, goal and service-oriented individuals and develop these individuals with clear guidelines to associates.
• Ensure staff is properly groomed and uniformed at all times.
• Ensure work area cleanliness is maintained at all times. Issue daily and weekly cleaning assignments to include side work duties.
• Maintain efficiency in the operation of the staff in a high standard of quality of service and courtesy, bringing total satisfaction to our guests and the hotel.
• Maintain close control and inventory of uniforms, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepare and post weekly schedules in accordance to guest needs and staff availability.
• Conduct frequent hospitality audits to ensure the staff are conducting themselves in the manner appropriate for the department. Ensure Service Excellence Standards are in place.
• Maintain a complete and accurate set of logs.
• Prepare and submit accident or injury reports when needed.
• Be a Team Player and encourage the teamwork attitude among staff.
• Ensure all guests who experience a problem receive an appropriate response, any promised compensation is delivered, and an appropriate follow up in a timely and professional manner.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Hotel policy and applicable laws.
• Plan, assign and direct work of associates.
• Prepare payroll as required.
• Promote open channels of communication between all hotel departments.

Training

• Ensure all associates are safety conscious and trained in safe work practices.
• Have a thorough knowledge of hotel fire regulations and policy, accident reports, safety programs, and what the direct duties are in relation to each; ensure that all associates are properly trained in these procedures.
• Implement proper training program and control the training of the staff to top efficiency and in accordance with Hilton
• Facilitate new hire training.
• Facilitate departmental training modules; continually monitor, evaluate, and revise training content to reflect changes in the process; address the needs identified by associates.

Administrative

• Accountable for the financial performance of the department.
• Prepare and control hotel budget for the department.
• Monitor departmental, payroll and supply expenses in accordance with budgetary goals.
• Holds department meetings and attends inter-departmental meetings.
• Be familiar with the operating procedures of all other areas of the hotel, cooperating fully and in a friendly manner with those areas to assure customer satisfaction.
• Route associate commendations received from guests to the person responsible for assembling the daily packet.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities.
• Determine the requirements for and the follow up on special groups, VIPs, etc.
• Participate in Hotel Manager on Duty Program.
• Follow supervisor’s instructions and completes other duties as directed or assigned.

WHAT WE NEED:

• Must have 3-5 years Assistant Director of F&B or Director of Outlets in a similar capacity hotel
• Previous Hilton brand experience preferred
• ServeSafe and DC Food Safety Certification required
• TIPs Certification required
• Birchstreet experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

BENEFITS

Our healthcare package includes medical, dental, vision and other benefits.

The Hilton DC National Mall is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to alesia.green@hiltondcnationalmall.com or call 202-484-1000 to let us know the nature of your request.

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