Director of Food and Beverage - Signia by Hilton Atlanta

Job description

Signia by Hilton Atlanta  - where charm and grace welcome the world with 4-star service throughout the 976-room milestone property with over 140,000 sq. ft. in banquet space and 8 unique F&B outlets! 

It’s said that Atlanta has its own energy. Influential for so many reasons, awash in natural beauty and always reinventing, this Southern magnet is home to a new destination for upscale hospitality, imaginative dining, and world-class events. With the legendary Georgia World Congress Center as our backdrop, prepare to experience the soul of Atlanta in a whole new way.

Join us as the Director of Food and Beverage at  Signia by Hilton Atlanta,  a pinnacle of the downtown Atlanta skyline! 

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

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 #2 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 such as: 

·  Health insurance 
·  Career growth and development 
·  Team Member Resource Groups
·  Recognition and rewards programs
·  Go Hilton travel discount program 
·  Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)  
·  Supportive parental leave
·  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)