Job Description

Hilton College Station

The Hilton College Station stands tall in the heart of Aggieland in College Station, TX. Located just minutes from Texas A&M, the hotel offers 301 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites. Enjoy views of the area or the newly designed outdoor pool & cabanas. Not only has the hotel undergone an extensive, multi-million-dollar renovation, it also offers two one-of-a-kind experiences in the area. An exciting, on-site challenge course offers innovative and inspirational team building that will change a standard meeting into a meaningful experience that will be remembered long after departing. Reveille is the newest and hottest rooftop bar that is taking College Station by storm. Situated on the top floor of the hotel, Reveille offers an incredible selection of beer, wine and craft cocktails, while offering guests unparalleled 360-degree views of the beautiful Brazos Valley. Ignite restaurant offers guests breakfast, lunch and dinner and the caf serves Starbucks coffee drinks and a variety of pastries, light bites and beverages.

For those seeking an elevated meeting and event experience, the Hilton College Station is the clear choice. Offering over 27,000 sf of IACC Certified event space, including an 11,000 sf ballroom and a 3,500 sf amphitheater, the Hilton College Station can accommodate a wide variety of events up to 1,400 attendees. The dedicated team of event planners will help design the perfect agenda.

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of Texas life, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let's talk!

The Role

Position: Director of Food & Beverage

Reports To: General Manager, Global Director of Food & Beverage

Company Overview

Valor Hospitality is a leading hotel management company that is a trend setter in the hospitality market. The company is recognized by owners, investors, developers, and guests as an innovative partner to drive revenue and increase profits.

We believe that the highest form of compliment is respect for each associate, both as an individual and as a valued part of our organization. We will do our best to encourage communication, and we will listen with an open mind to new ideas. Furthermore, we are dedicated to implementing those ideas, which will result in a higher level of productivity and professionalism. In addition, we are committed to you, and your career advancement and we will provide you the opportunity to be successful.

Position Profile

Responsible for overall operation of food and beverages, bars, and banquet departments delivering quality service, compliance of policies and procedures while meeting/exceeding financial goals. Manage all administrative functions such as scheduling, purchasing for the department, hiring and terminations of associates all in a fiscally responsible manner. Works closely with catering and convention services.

Essential Job Function

1. Salary From $85,000
2. Achieve food & beverage human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining associates; communicating job expectations, job duties and job responsibilities; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
3. Achieve food and beverage operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
4. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
5. Avoid legal challenges by conforming to the regulations of the alcoholic beverage commission.
6. Maximize bar profitability by ensuring portion control; monitoring accuracy of charges.
7. Publicize the food and beverage by designing and placing advertisements; inviting food editors to review the food and beverage; contacting local, regional, and national magazines with feature ideas; encouraging local businesses to hold social events.
8. Maintain safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; supervise the maintenance of food and beverage equipment to protect the assets, while securing revenues and complying with legal regulations and ensure quality service.
9. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
10. Investigate, resolve, respond to guest needs, inquiries, comments and/or problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales prospects.
11. Update the cash management system and compile, generate and prepare various reports to aid in the administration of the Food and Beverage department.
12. Perform Manager-on-Duty functions and shifts as assigned.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

Education: Two to four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience.

Experience: Minimum of three years' experience in a food and beverage leadership role or related position.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform critical analysis and manage a wide-range of information. Requires advanced knowledge of business and management principles and practices involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Possess excellent oral, written and presentation skills. Ability to delegate, manage manpower and organize complex projects and establish priorities consistent with department/hotel objectives. Listen effectively. Operate department within the guidelines of the Foundation Document. Communicate to both, guests and fellow associates, professionally and positively.

Benefits Package

• Competitive Salary
• Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO beginning after ninety (90) days of employment
• 401k with employer match
• Team Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the year
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

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