With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight\. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget\. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others\. If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member\. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike\. Are you a visionary leader with a passion for Food & Beverage excellence? We are seeking a dynamic Director of Food & Beverage to elevate our dining experiences to new heights\. In this role, you’ll oversee all aspects of our food and beverage operations, from crafting innovative menus to ensuring impeccable service\. If you thrive in a fast\-paced environment and have a knack for inspiring your team to deliver unforgettable moments, we want to hear from you\! **What will I be doing?** As the Director of Food & Beverage, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: •Leadership and Management Ability to lead and manage a diverse team, ensuring high performance and motivation\. •Customer Service Excellence Strong focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards of service\. •Financial Acumen Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial management to maximize profitability\. •Operational Expertise In\-depth knowledge of food and beverage operations, including menu development, quality standards, and cost control\. •Communication Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with Team members, guests, and stakeholders\. •Analytical Thinking Ability to analyze data and trends to make informed decisions and improve operations\. •Problem\-Solving Strong problem\-solving skills to address challenges and implement effective solutions\. •Adaptability Flexibility to adjust plans and strategies based on feedback and changing circumstances\. •Innovation Creativity in developing new concepts, promotions, and strategies to enhance the guest experience and drive revenue\. •Compliance and Safety Ensuring adherence to health, safety, and regulatory standards\. Uphold the highest standards of excellence by ensuring strict adherence to both Hotel Brand Service Standards and Forbes Service Standards\. **What are we looking for?** A Director of Food & Beverage serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members\. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: • College degree in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience\. • Demonstrated experience as a Director of Food & Beverage in prestigious 5\-star luxury hotels, consistently upholding the highest standards of service and culinary excellence\. • Pre\-opening experience is an added advantage\. • A background in Michelin\-starred restaurants will be valued as an asset\. • Extensive background in managing diverse food & beverage outlets, with a preference for large\-scale, multi\-cultural environments\. • In\-depth knowledge of Food & Beverage and Conference & Banqueting operations and skills, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of events\. • Strong ability to conceptualize and implement innovative food and beverage concepts that enhance guest experiences and drive revenue\. • Exceptional skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to ensure profitability and cost control\. • Exceptional leadership abilities with a talent for inspiring and motivating teams, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, and driving performance excellence\. • Proven track record in optimizing operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining the highest standards of quality\. • Demonstrates strong proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English\. **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 travellers 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\! **Job:** _Food and Beverage_ **Title:** _Director of Food & Beverage \(Pre\-opening\)_ **Location:** _null_ **Requisition ID:** _HOT0BINM_ **EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**