Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Honolulu, HI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $110,700.00 - $125,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Wellbeing reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Dry cleaning reimbursement

Discounted parking

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flex Spending Account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Roth IRA options

401(k) options

Discounted stock purchase options

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

paid holiday

Additional paid days off

Paid Family Bonding Time

Financial adoption assistance

Free room nights

discounted room nights

Employee assistance program

Additional discounts and partnerships

Job Description

The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa is a premier hotel established in the heart of Waikiki, Hawaii, featuring an expansive 1230-room property. This luxurious resort is situated just steps away from the azure, blue waters and soft sands of Waikiki Beach, promising guests an idyllic beachfront experience. The hotel enjoys a prime location directly across from the world-famous Duke Kahanamoku Statue, near the iconic Diamond Head Crater, and centrally positioned within a vibrant city center, making it an ideal destination for both leisure and business travelers. Offering a blend of traditional Hawaiian hospitality and modern amenities, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa prides itself on providing personalized services characterized by the spirit of Aloha. The property showcases a variety of cultural activities, a refreshing swimming pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean, locally sourced dining specialties, and unique on-site boutiques that enhance the guest experience. For those interested in exploring the specific offerings and facilities of the hotel, the official webpage provides a wealth of information about its services and accommodations.

The Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa plays a crucial role in managing and steering the diverse Food and Beverage divisions within the hotel. This executive position involves oversight of Banquets, Restaurants, and various Food and Beverage outlets, ensuring that all operations maintain Hyatt's high standards of quality and service. The role requires a strategic leader capable of handling both short and long-term planning, budgeting, and marketing initiatives related to food and beverage services. The Assistant Director is responsible for fostering employee development through recruiting, coaching, performance evaluations, and training, thereby building a motivated and competent team. Additionally, this role requires close coordination with other hotel departments to deliver seamless guest service experiences. The responsibilities also include quality control, payroll management, inventory oversight, and ensuring compliance with health regulations and corporate standards. Hyundai Regency Waikiki offers a competitive salary range for this role, spanning $110,700 to $125,000 annually, reflecting the seniority and responsibilities entrusted to the position. This role is ideal for a dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded leader who thrives in a high-volume, high-expectation hospitality environment and who is committed to upholding the spirit and tradition of Hyatt's renowned service excellence.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 4 years of progressive food and beverage management experience in a hotel environment
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to manage budgets and financial plans
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
Commitment to delivering exceptional guest service
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards

Job Qualifications

4 years or more of progressive hotel food and beverage experience typically with Hyatt
Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
Proven leadership skills
Hotel/hospitality degree an asset
Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
Experience implementing new F&B concepts

Job Duties

Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of the food and beverage operations in the front and back of the house
Develop and recommend the budget, marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
Implement and maintain F&B sales/marketing programs
Direct and oversee development of employees
Hire, train, empower, coach and counsel, performance and salary reviews
Direct the implementation of the payroll, reports, forecasts, inventory and budget for food and beverage operations
Coordinate food and beverage operations with other hotel departments to ensure efficient guest service
Resolve customer complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality
Implement procedures to increase guest and associate satisfaction
Exercise quality control for both food and beverage
Maintaining Hyatt standards of service and ensure their implementation
Performing daily walk-through to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Hyatt Corporate standards
Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures