Description

Our beautiful brand new 141-room Curio Collection property, THE RAY HOTEL is looking for a dynamic Assistant General Manager to oversee Akira Back. As one of our newest hotels, this role offers an incredible opportunity to work for one of the largest hospitality companies in the world and an iconic brand that has been honored as recipient of numerous awards for being Fortune's #1 Best Place to Work and #2 World's Best Places to Work!

Akira Back is the namesake restaurant serving modern Japanese cuisine which embodies the modern dining experience with world-class food, service and ambiance. The restaurants are a melting pot of culture with a focus on Chef Akira’s life experiences from traveling the world as a professional snowboarder and Chef. The restaurant represents the roots of his culture along with the roots of his culinary training. His passion is to provide a food and beverage experience that is unique and leaves people emotionally connected with aspects of his food, personality and life. 

What will I be doing?

As an Assistant General Restaurant Manager, you would be responsible for assisting the General Manager in directing and organizing the activities and services of a hotel food and beverage outlet (restaurant, lounge, room service, coffee shop, etc.) to deliver an excellent guest experience. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Assist in the management of operations to include, but not limited to, guest service standards and initiatives, product quality, cost controls and overall profitability, marketing initiatives, systems use and management, budgeting and forecasting, department management, policy and procedure implementation and enforcement and meeting participation and facilitation
• Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counselling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
• Assist in monitoring and assessing product quality and service and satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
• Assist in initiating and implementing marketing and up-selling techniques to promote restaurant food and beverage and services and to maximize overall revenue
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing and training team members
• Act in the absence of the manager, as needed

Requirements

What are we looking for?

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!