Director of Food and Beverage

The beautiful Hilton Des Moines Downtown located in the heart of the city and linked to the Iowa Events Center is seeking an innovative Director of Food and Beverage to lead the team.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader focusing on the development of the team as well as the financial results of the operation. You will be responsible for our outlets (Park Street Bar, Park Street Kitchen and In Room Dining), culinary department, as well as our banquet department in this 330 room hotel with 14,000 square feet of meeting space.

What will I be doing?

• 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 sub-departments 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 sub-departments 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
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