Director of Food and Beverage - Signia by Hilton Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Mental Health Resources

Paid Time Off

Travel program

Parental leave

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Education Assistance

Career growth opportunities

recognition programs

Job Description

Signia by Hilton Indianapolis is a flagship luxury convention hotel that is part of the esteemed Hilton portfolio, known globally for its dedication to hospitality excellence. This property boasts seven distinct dining experiences alongside 100,000 square feet of dynamic meeting and event space, positioning it as a premier destination for both business and leisure travelers in Indianapolis. As a leader in the hospitality industry since 1919, Hilton's continuous pursuit of innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has cemented its reputation as one of the top hospitality brands worldwide. With a focus on modern, elevated service standards, Signia by Hilton Indianapolis aims to set new benchmarks in food and beverage offerings, making it an exciting place to work and grow a career in hospitality management.

As the Pre-Opening Director of Food & Beverage at Signia by Hilton Indianapolis, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the food and beverage vision of this flagship property during its launch phase. This role offers an extraordinary opportunity to create, develop, and lead a world-class food and beverage program from the ground up. Responsibilities include crafting innovative menus, setting high service standards, and managing the hiring and mentoring of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. You will have direct oversight of all food and beverage outlets and banquet operations, ensuring profitable results through effective cost controls and efficient scheduling.

This leadership position requires a strategic mindset and creative problem-solving skills to thrive in a pre-opening hotel environment. You will work closely with various departmental managers to establish and achieve profit objectives while maintaining exceptional quality across food, service, merchandising, and promotions. Ensuring compliance with Hilton policies as well as local, state, and federal laws is also a critical part of the role. Beyond operational oversight, you will contribute to long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to drive the department’s success.

Joining Signia by Hilton Indianapolis means becoming part of a team committed to Hilton's core values of hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and urgency. The company fosters a culture where team members are empowered to lead with passion, make ethical decisions, and collaborate to create memorable guest experiences. Hilton promotes continuous professional growth and offers award-winning workplace culture and comprehensive benefits, making it a great environment for sustainable career development.

As part of Hilton’s family, you will benefit from world-class training resources, career advancement programs, and a supportive workplace that prioritizes mental and physical wellbeing. This role is ideal for an innovative and driven Food & Beverage professional who is excited by the challenge of opening a luxury property and eager to make lasting contributions to the hospitality industry.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business administration, or related field
Minimum of 5 years food and beverage management experience
Experience with budget development and financial management
Leadership experience in a multi-outlet food and beverage environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
Knowledge of local, state, and federal food and beverage regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Demonstrated capability to handle a pre-opening hotel environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Job Qualifications

Proven leadership experience in food and beverage management
Strong strategic planning and program development skills
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and control costs
Experience in pre-opening or launch of food and beverage operations preferred
Excellent communication and team-building skills
Knowledge of compliance with health, safety, and hospitality regulations
Proficiency with office software including Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to hire, train, and mentor diverse teams
Strong problem-solving skills and customer service orientation
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business administration, or related field preferred

Job Duties

Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the food & beverage department to meet daily operational needs
Clearly describe, assign, and delegate responsibility and authority for various food and beverage sub-departments
Monitor and develop schedules for restaurant and bar operations to achieve profitable results
Implement and control food, beverage, and labor costs, and monitor budgets to ensure efficient operations
Assist managers in establishing profit objectives and quality standards for food, service, cleanliness, merchandising, and promotions
Regularly review customer satisfaction levels and recommend updates to operating and marketing policies
Investigate and resolve food quality and service complaints
Develop operating tools such as budgeting, forecasting, purchase specifications, recipes, and job descriptions
Ensure compliance with Hilton policies and all relevant local, state, and federal laws
Hire, train, supervise, develop, discipline, and counsel food and beverage management team members
Participate in annual budget development and create short and long-term financial plans
Attend mandatory meetings including divisional, executive, and staff meetings
Operate traditional office software such as Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook