Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown - Food & Beverage Assistant Director
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short term disability
Paid Time Off
Free Meals
Employee beverages
Comfortable break room
Job Description
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown is Pittsburgh's largest hotel, boasting 712 modern and comfortable rooms with stunning city views. Situated in the heart of Pittsburgh, along the scenic riverside, the hotel's prime location provides easy access to major attractions such as Point State Park, the Cultural District, and key stadiums. Convenient public transportation options, including bus and light rail, make commuting and exploring the city effortless for both guests and employees. Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown is renowned for combining modern luxury with an exceptional guest experience, making it a top destination for visitors and a desirable workplace for hospitality professionals.
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Job Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in hotel or related field
- Associate degree or higher
- Certification in Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR and First Aid
- Proficiency in Windows and office software
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to analyze complex information
- Financial literacy
- Ability to maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
Job Qualifications
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field with a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience or a 4-year college degree with 1 to 2 years of related experience or a Culinary Degree with 1 to 2 years of progressive hotel or related experience
- Holds and maintains certifications including Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR and First Aid
- Proficient in Windows operating systems, company-approved spreadsheets and word processing
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Able to convey information and ideas clearly
- Able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
- Able to work well in stressful, high pressure situations
- Maintains composure and objectivity under pressure
- Effective in handling workplace problems including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems
- Ability to assimilate complex information from disparate sources and adjust as necessary
- Effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying and resolving concerns raised by coworkers and guests
- Able to understand financial information and basic arithmetic functions
Job Duties
- Assist in providing oversight of kitchen staff, outlets, banquet food display merchandising and operations of the Kitchen and Banquet departments as required
- Work towards improving Café, Room Service, Lounge and Banquet sales revenues to exceed budget in partnership with the Food & Beverage Director and staff
- Understand the general organization of the hotel and the function of each department
- Communicate in a timely and efficient manner
- Assist the Food & Beverage Director with forecasting and budgeting
- Maintain professional working relationships and promote open communication with managers, employees and other departments
- Stay knowledgeable and aware of local competition and industry trends
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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