Assistant Director of Food and Beverage - Conrad Orlando

As one of the most celebrated openings of 2024, be part of the legacy as an Assistant Director of Food & Beverage ! Join us in creating a legacy within a brand where you can stay inspired with a team that will become family. The newest Conrad Hotel in Hilton’s luxury portfolio is now open in Orlando.

Inspired by nature and fashioned for adventure, C onrad Orlando sits on the 1,100-acre Evermore Orlando Resort bordering Walt Disney World with a 20-acre tropical beach and 8-acre lagoon setting the stage for luxury which is as harmonious as it is captivating.

The stunning resort features 433 rooms (including 51 impeccably designed suites and 10 spacious family suites), 65,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space a tranquil spa, two 18-hole golf courses, and 6 food and beverage outlets. This includes 3 restaurants (rooftop, southern Italian, and poolside), a cocktail bar, the marketplace and in-room dining.

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In this role, you will be reporting directly to the Director of Food & Beverage in overseeing the operations of six food and beverage outlets and directly overseeing 12 Food & Beverage leaders and 70 Front of House team members.

The ideal candidate must be an exceptional leader with a passion and the ability to drive the business forward through innovation, a talent for training and developing others, and experienced in all aspects of restaurant operations ( ex. financial performance, social media reputation, local market capture, and employee relations ). At least five (5) years of prior fine dining food and beverage management experience is required. Familiarity with Forbes Standards and strong beverage knowledge is a plus.

• Classification:  Full-Time

• Shift: Various – must be available to weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

• Pay Rate:  The annual salary for this role is $110,000 - $120,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

Why join the Conrad brand?

• The modern luxury concept empowers you to deliver:

• Personalized service with authenticity and passion

• Impactful experiences

• Creativity in our products and services

What will I be doing?

As a Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, you would be responsible for directing and administering the activities and services of multiple restaurants in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Plan and direct all aspects of restaurant operations to include, but not limited to, guest service standards and initiatives, product quality, cost controls and overall profitability, marketing initiatives, systems use and management, budgeting and forecasting, department management, policy and procedure implementation and enforcement and meeting participation and facilitation

• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, conducting counselling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward

• Monitor and assess service and satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards

• Initiate and implement up-selling techniques to promote restaurant food and beverage and services and to maximize overall revenue, including, but not limited to, creating new menus and cross-selling products and services hotel-wide

• Recruit, interview and train team members

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 support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
• 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
• 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*
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable .

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