Assistant Food and Beverage Director - Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Food & Beverage Assistant Director , you’re not just supporting the F&B Director in overseeing all aspects of the hotel’s food and beverage operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest. The ideal candidate will possess the following: • Minimum 10 years of experience in food and beverage operations • At least 5 years of experience as a senior manager or director in food and beverage • Deep understanding of banquet and restaurant operations • Strong beverage and liquor knowledge • Proven experience working with unions and managing unionized teams • Demonstrated ability to manage managers and other leadership staff effectively • Strong business acumen with responsibility for budgets, forecasting, and P&L management • Proven track record of elevating and maintaining exceptional guest experiences • Excellent collaboration skills, working seamlessly with other hotel departments and teams • Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing managers and future leaders • Ability to enforce standards, correct performance issues, and hold team members accountable • Strong leadership presence with excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Adaptability and problem-solving skills suited for a fast-paced, dynamic environment Here's what you'll do during a typical day: • Support F&B operational strategy: Assist in overseeing operations of the Food & Beverage department, focusing on guest service excellence, product quality, inventory control, outlet reservations, systems management, and financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting • Drive guest satisfaction strategy: Lead the development and implementation of guest satisfaction strategies, monitoring trends, gathering feedback, and driving continuous improvements to elevate the guest experience • Contribute to revenue growth: Collaborate with the F&B Director and Culinary team to develop and implement creative menus and effective food and beverage marketing strategies • Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs • Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing What It Takes to Make the Stay At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.