Job Requirements

Hilton Arlington Rosslyn at The Key – A new build hotel located in the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington, VA. It is currently under construction and is slated to open Fall 2025. It features 331guest rooms, 30,000 sq. ft. of event and meeting space, a lobby bar, grab and go market Proudly Serving Starbucks coffee, and a third-party destination restaurant on-site.

As the Director of Food and Beverage, you will direct and organize the activities of the catering and banquet department (for all events, meetings, and functions), the grab and go market, and the lobby bar. You will maintain the high standards of food and beverage quality, service and marketing to maximize profits through outstanding customer service. Owned and operated independently by Dittmar Company, an independent franchisee, the hotel functions separately from Hilton Hotels and Resorts.

Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the Food and Beverage operations in the front and back of the housePlan and direct the administration and ordering of Food & Beverage outlets to meet the daily needs of the operation Establish S.O.P.’s, policies, and best practices for the hotel outletsDevelop sales and catering menus within Hilton’s brand standardsPartner with the Sales Department to review all F+B minimums and selling guidelines.Monitor, develop, and implement schedules for the operation of the banquet/catering department (FOH and BOH), grab and go, and lobby barParticipate with the chef and sales managers in the creation and merchandising of attractive menu designs to attract a predetermined customer marketImplement 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 expensesAssist the department managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desired standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising, and promotions.Maximize food and beverage department profitabilityInvestigate and resolve food quality and service complaintsDevelop, along with assistance from department heads, operating tools necessary and incidental to modern management principles such as budgeting, forecasting, purchase specifications, recipes, portion specifications, menu abstracts, food production control, job descriptions, etc.Ensure compliance with all Hilton policies and procedures, brand standards that relate to food and beverage, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulationsHire, train, supervise, develop, discipline and counsel all food and beverage team members according to Hilton policies and procedures. Complete required brand trainings and stay up to date on brand requirementsFollow all local, state, and federal health and safety regulations




Work Experience
College degree or relevant experienceStrong business communication and presentation skills, both verbal and writtenStrong negotiation skillsMinimum 5 years proven hotel director of food and beverage experience, demonstrating proven creative thinking and result driven leadership skillsHigh work ethic and self-motivatedStrong computer skills in Microsoft SuiteAbility to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet business demandsService oriented style with professional presentations skills ServSafe and Tips certifiedHilton experience preferredOther duties as assigned by the general manager and above property management team

Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife Insurance401(k) PlanPaid Vacation DaysHoliday PayGO Hilton Travel Discount ProgramYear-End Bonus

Disclaimer
This job posting is for a position at a hotel that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, salary, benefits and compensation decisions, and the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website. If you accept this position, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton. You will not be eligible from compensation or benefits from Hilton. You will be eligible for compensation or benefits only as may be provided to you by the independent franchisee.