FOOD & BEVERAGE DIR

The Hilton Garden Inn Uniontown is looking for a Food and Beverage Director to help our team continue to provide excellent service to our guests.

The Food and Beverage Director will oversee management and direction of restaurant and banquet operations in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

Overview:

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with Hilton core values.
• Ensure that food quality is consistent, appealing, and prepared to guest specifications.
• Interact with guests to obtain feedback on quality of service and food in outlet and banquet facilities.
• Ensure that the food service complies with sanitation and safety standards for guests and associates.
• Place orders for food, alcohol and kitchen supplies and take inventory of items. Document inventory forecast usage and monitor supply.
• Resolve guest complaints and coordinate with other department leaders to resolve service delivery or quality breakdowns.
• Check that all equipment is in working order.
• Follow up on work orders so repairs and maintenance of the facility are completed on a timely basis.
• Interact with guests to obtain feedback on quality of service and food.
• Work closely with Sales Manager and Clients to schedule menus, times and facilitate Banquet events.
• Abide by all state, federal and corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Oversee serving staff to ensure proper liquor controls are in place and all cash handling policies and procedures are followed. Comply with all accounting policies.
• Participate in marketing efforts of restaurants and banquets, create menu ideas, survey competition and report food trends, and assist in preparation of specials.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Background and Skills

• Associate's degree preferred.
• 3-6 years restaurant experience preferred.
• RAMP Certification
• Food Handlers Certification

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.