Food & Beverage Director
hace 5 días
Barcelona
Are you passionate about Hospitality world? Do you have a minimum of 10 years or more of experience as Director F&B? At Hilton Barcelona, we are looking for a Director F&B to be part of the F&B Team 👌. About us: Opened as the chain´s flagship hotel in Barcelona, in the corporate and financial district. Hilton Barcelona is surrounded by shopping, restaurants, and leisure options. Explore the city at your leisure from this conveniently located hotel at only 10 minutes away from the city centre, and excellently communicated to the Airport (10 minutes) and the High-Speed Train Station (5 minutes).
290 contemporary and fresh Rooms and Suites, with a unique decoration, inspired by famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi and outfitted with the finest amenities. Enhance your stay and upgrade to an Executive room or Suite, with preferential access to the Executive Lounge, a wide assortment of services and experiences. Unwind at The Vibe Bar, a unique meeting point for after work where new trends and elegance mixes to become a different and innovative spot. Mosaic Restaurant stands up for its first quality cuisine based in proximity products (Local fresh market products), and by keeping the authentic and traditional Mediterranean recipes. Hilton Barcelona is also an ideal venue for a meeting or social gathering. With 1,800 sqm. and 18 flexible rooms, this hotel can accommodate events of all types. Maximum capacity up to 600 delegates, High Speed Internet Access (HSIA) available and on-site AV Company to cover immediate business needs. Position purpose: Directs and organizes the activities of the Food & Beverage departments, including but not limited to the Kitchen, Banquet Operations, Restaurants, Room Service and Bars, to maintain high standards of food and beverage quality, service and marketing to maximize profits through outstanding costumer service. Essential Functions: - 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 subdepartments 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 subdepartments 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 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. - Hire, train, supervise, develop, discipline and counsel all food and beverage management team
members according to HHC policies and procedures. Supportive Functions: In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the requirements of the company. - Participate in the development of the annual budget; develop short and long term financial
operating plans. - Attend mandatory meetings including divisional meetings, executive meetings, staff meetings, etc. - Participate in Manager on Duty coverage program, which may require occasional weekend stayovers - Participate in community public relations for the hotel. - Operate traditional software programs such as Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and/or Outlook
Express. - Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards. - Perform in the capacity of any position supervised. - Keep work area clean and organized. - Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor. - Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics which inspire Team Members to meet and exceed
standards. Specific job knowledge, skill and ability: The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. - Thorough knowledge of food and beverage operations including foods, beverages, supervisory
aspects, service techniques, and guest interaction. - Considerable skill in math and algebraic equations using percentages. - Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously to perform essential job functions. - Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, with guests and employees, some of
whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger and to collect
accurate information and to resolve problems. - Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods. - Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system. - Leadership skills and demonstrable experience managing teams. What do we offer? - Access to the employee discount website where you can find a wide variety of attractive offers on
well-known brands in any field such as technology, travel, fashion, home, etc. - Discounts on Hilton worldwide. - Discounts on the Occitane's shop. - Training Plan and access to company-run training courses through our Hilton University platform. At Hilton Barcelona we firmly believe in equality as a fundamental principle that drives our success and strengthens our corporate culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for development and growth, regardless of their origin, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, special ability or any other personal characteristic. If you are looking for an opportunity within the hotel world and want to be part of a prestigious chain such as Hilton, do not hesitate any longer, sign up for the offer, we want to meet you! Your personal and curricular data may form part of our databases in order to participate in our current and future selection processes and will be kept for a maximum of one year. Your personal data may be communicated to third parties that help us to manage applications, such as platform providers, hosting services, as well as in our software and applications that may contain data about you. What are we looking for? - Education: High School graduate or equivalent required. 4-year college degree preferred - Experience: Ten years experience in food and beverage, three of which should be from a management level. - Licenses or certificates: Food Service Sanitation. Alcohol Service Permit (if state-required). CPR certification preferred. - Grooming/uniforms: All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process. - Other: Additional language ability preferred. Enjoy the convenient location in the heart of Barcelona’s financial district at the Hilton Barcelona hotel. Travel to the hotel by car from Barcelona International Airport in just 15 minutes and from Sants Train Station in five. Walk for just five minutes to reach the Maria Cristina underground station or take a bus from in front of the hotel. Both options provide easy access to explore the many attractions of Barcelona and the city center. Settle in to a contemporary guest room with city views and amenities for work and relaxation including WiFi, a work desk and 32-inch plasma TV. Choose the Executive Room with a separate working area and exclusive access to the Executive Lounge with complimentary continental breakfast and refreshments, or select a fantastic suite for your comfortable accommodations. Stay connected with WiFi access in all public areas or visit the business center for an array of supportive and useful professional services including printing, faxing, photocopying and express mail. Host events and meetings in Barcelona, taking advantage of the 17 meeting rooms, professional expertise of the events team, and A/V equipment available for hire. Wind down after a busy day with a workout in the 24-hour fully equipped fitness center, or gather with friends and colleagues for a cocktail and tapas at The Vibe Bar and Terrace. Savour Mediterranean cuisine paired with the perfect glass of wine in Mosaic Restaurant. In the summer months enjoy the sunshine on one of two
