Director of Food and Beverage - Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Boca Raton, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Medical insurance

Mental Health Resources

Paid Time Off

Travel program

Parental leave

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Education Assistance

Career Development

recognition programs

Job Description

Hilton Des Moines Downtown is a distinguished full-service hotel located in the vibrant heart of downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Strategically connected to the Iowa Events Center, this Hilton property offers unmatched convenience for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel features 330 well-appointed guest rooms alongside 14,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space, making it a prime location for hosting conferences, banquets, and social gatherings. As part of Hilton, a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry founded in 1919, Hilton Des Moines Downtown maintains a commitment to innovation, outstanding guest service, and delivering exceptional experiences. Hilton is... Show More

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of progressive food and beverage management experience
Experience managing multiple outlets and banquet services
Strong leadership and team development skills
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Effective communication skills
Commitment to upholding Hilton's values of hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and urgency

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration or related field preferred
Significant experience in food and beverage management preferably in a full-service hotel environment
Proven leadership skills with experience managing multiple food and beverage outlets and banquet operations
Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead and develop a team to achieve high standards of customer service and operational excellence
Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as required

Job Duties

Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food & Beverage department to meet the daily needs of the operation
Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub-departments such as room service, restaurants, banquets, kitchens, stewards, etc.
Monitor and, when necessary, develop and implement schedules for the operation of all restaurants and bars 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 departmental 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
Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer satisfaction of the individual outlets, including banquet service, to recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever a change in demand, customer dissatisfaction, or a change in competitive environment requires such changes
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.
Insure compliance with all Hilton Hotels Corporation policies and procedures that relate to food and beverage, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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