The iconic Beverly Hilton is looking for a General Manager of Restaurant & Lounge to join the Food & Beverage Team!

Since 1955, the hotel has hosted memorable moments etched in history from dazzling red carpet events to celebrity galas and we want you to be a part of the team who combines the excitement and entertainment of Hollywood with the prestige of Beverly Hills.

This Forbes 4-Star hotel has over 500 rooms, 60,000 square of feet of banquet space, and 4 food and beverage outlets. This includes 2 restaurants, a lounge, and in-room dining.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader with a talent for training and developing others and the ability to drive the operation forward through innovation and creating memorable experiences. A seasoned leader with a background in upscale restaurants and excellent wine knowledge is required. Prior experience managing a union staff and working in a luxury hotel are a plus.

What will I be doing?

As a General Manager of Restaurant & Lounge, you would be responsible for directing and administering the activities and services of the restaurants and bars 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:

• Proven strong financial knowledge oversee and positively impact all areas of the business including: sales, beverage and labor costs, profitability.
• Must have strong Food and Beverage knowledge
• Advance wine knowledge is recommended
• Initiate and implement up-selling techniques to promote restaurant food and beverage and services and to maximize overall revenue
• Ensure quality and consistency of all F&B products served
• 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 incentive reward
• Create and maintain customer database and partner with Dir of F&B on marketing strategy
• Support with new activations and programming
• Developing a positive relationship with guests and experience with VIP clientele
• Set an example to the team by providing excellent hospitality and service at all times
• Perform all aspects of the job with a high level of professionalism and integrity
• Establish positive work culture
• Execute the brand vision
• Maintain a very strong floor presence and interact with guests
• Anticipate the needs of the outlet and act upon them
• Prepare weekly work schedules in accordance with labor standards set by hotel
• Drive a culture of service excellence, pride and hospitality
• Ensure all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition
• Interview and recruit right talent for the outlet
• Continually strive to educate and develop of staff as it relates to food, beverage, skills and product knowledge
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and deliver prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards.

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 World's Best Workplace by Great Place To Work & Fortune.

We 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: 

• Health insurance 
• Career growth and development 
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Go Hilton travel discount program 
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)  
• Supportive parental leave
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

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

The annual salary range for this role is $100,000 - $110,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.