Director of Food and Beverage - Waldorf Astoria Washington DC (Finance)

Forge your Legacy by joining the newest and highly acclaimed Waldorf Astoria Washington DC as the Director of Food and Beverage !

Located at the epicenter of DC on Pennsylvania Avenue, the iconic Old Post Office has been reimagined as Waldorf Astoria Washington DC - reclaiming its position as one of Washing DC's preeminent address where all are welcome. With 263 rooms, 38,000 square feet of event space, and 2 restaurants plus 3 bars, this is the new home for Washington DC's most consequential events, groundbreaking meetings, and unforgettable experiences.
Duties and Supporting Responsibilities

• Participates in the formulation of strategic business plans for the hotel
• Oversees daily operations of the F&B division
• Ensure that the appraisal and succession planning systems and deadlines are utilized and adhered to
• Complete ownership for the ongoing training requirements in the F&B division
• Closely monitors the daily, weekly and monthly financial performance of all outlets providing solutions to improve problem areas and assisting in implementing corrective measure
• Participates in the preparation of the annual budget and marketing plan, taking ownership for the F&B Division sections
• Preparation of F&B Annual Capex plan and management of Capex projects and expenditure
• Work closely with Director of Property Operations to oversee maintenance of all F&B area as required
• Establish monthly reporting system to monitor; Key Performance Indicators, operational expenses, project updates, SALT activities and other related tasks
• Handles all guest complaints expeditiously to complete resolution
• Oversee staff performance management of all F&B Team Members
• Coach and develop middle management through coaching within the F&B Division
• Provides monthly forecast of all F&B revenues and expense for the next three months
• Participates in public relations activities, sales calls or other promotional activities designed to enhance the image and profitability of the food and beverage department of the hotel
• Partners with Sales & Marketing to manage the roll out of the annual promotional schedule and to create additional promotions to improve the profitability and image of the F&B operation
• Monitors and analyzes competitor operations in order to assess the activities and trends and to ensure that we stay ahead of the competition

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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 #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrivepersonally and professionallyin a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance Coverage - for you and your family
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Parental leave to support new parents
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt-free education : Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
• Career growth and development
• Recognition and rewards programs

The annual salary range for this role is $175,000-$200,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.