Temporary Director of Restaurants and Bars - Hilton Motif Seattle

Hilton Motif Seattle is seeking a Temporary Director of Restaurants & Bars to lead its vibrant, guest-driven F&B Operation in the heart of downtown for approximately 30 days will we recruit for a permanent replacement. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the identity and performance of the hotel’s restaurant and bar offerings, including the highly anticipated reopening of its signature rooftop venue. As a key leader on the team, you will drive innovative programming, elevate the guest experience, and inspire a passionate team while positioning the outlet as a go-to destination for both locals and travelers. If you’re a hospitality leader with a strong sense of creativity and a pulse on emerging trends, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

What will I be doing?
As a Director of Restaurants & Bars, you would be responsible for directing and administering the activities and services of the restaurant 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:

• Plan and direct all aspects of restaurant operations to include, but not limited to, guest service standards and initiatives, product quality, cost controls and overall profitability, marketing initiatives, systems use and management, budgeting and forecasting, department management, policy and procedure implementation and enforcement and meeting participation and facilitation
• 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 reward
• Monitor and assess service and satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
• Initiate and implement up-selling techniques to promote restaurant food and beverage and services and to maximize overall revenue, including, but not limited to, creating new menus and cross-selling products and services hotel-wide
• Recruit, interview and train team members

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 annual salary range for this temporary task force role is $100k and is for approximately 30 days.