Bars and Beverage Manager

Description

Join us as a Bars and Beverage Managerand be a part of the newest luxury hotel in downtown LA, Conrad Los Angeles! As part of the highly anticipated billion-dollar The Grand LA project, this is the 7^thConrad Hotel in the U.S. and the 1^st in California.

Located in the most exciting state-of-the-art development to come to DTLA, this luxurious 28-story hotel will have over 300 rooms, a spa, a 16,000 square foot rooftop with a pool deck, over 16,000 square feet of event space, and 6 food and beverage outlets. This includes a signature restaurant & bar, a signature bar, a rooftop restaurant, a lobby bar, a pool, and in-room dining all in partnership with Chef Jose Andres' award-winning restaurant group, Jose Andres Group.

In this role, you will oversee around 10 team members, report to the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage and the Director of Food & Beverage, and oversee the entire beverage program including, but not limited to cocktails, beer and wine.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience in beverage management and has experience with managing team members part of the Local 11 Union.  Preferred qualifications include experience with Acubar and Birchstreet, WSET Sommelier Level 2 Certification, Food Service Sanitation certification, Alcohol Service permit (if state required), and CPR certification.  

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About The Grand LA

What will I be doing?

In this role as the Bars and Beverage Manager you will be responsible for Directing and administering sales of beverages in restaurants, lounge and banquets.

• Hire, train, supervise, direct, coach, counsel, and evaluate staff in all beverage operations in the Hotel. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction to the staff. Assign and instruct Beverage staff in details of work. Observe performance and encourage improvement were necessary.
• Communicate with guests and employees using a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information. Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency situation and/or heavy hotel activity, serving as a role model for Beverage staff and other hotel employees. Interact with sales department personnel and restaurant staff as needed for guest service purposes
• Field customer complaints by conducting thorough research of the situation in order to choose the most effective solutions. Make decisions and take actions based on previous experience and good judgement, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
• Develop and implement basic operating standards for Beverage service in compliance with federal, state, local and Hilton's own practices. (e.g. Employee Alcohol Awareness Training and Compliance)
•  Maximize restaurant department profitability; implement effective controls of food, beverage, and labor costs and monitor the restaurant’s budget to ensure efficient operations, including achieving budgeted revenue and labor expenses. Ensure par stock levels are maintained by calculating inventory, ordering, retrieving and stocking product. Evaluate cost effectiveness of all aspects of operation. Develop and implement cost saving and profit enhancement measures. Maintain established inventory by ordering all liquor and supplies in accordance with business needs.

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!

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:

• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
• Mental Health Resources
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Go Hilton travel discount program
• Supportive parental leave
• Matching 401(k)
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs

*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

The annual salary range for this role is $75,000 to $85,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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