Senior Food and Beverage Manager - Embassy Suites Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square (Food Services)

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square is hiring a Senior Food and Beverage Manager to help lead the Banquet and Restaurant teams! This property boasts 15,000 square feet of elevated banquet space, 3 dining outlets and over 280 beautiful guest suites. 

We are seeking a highly motivated professional with a growth mindset, ready to take initiative and contribute meaningfully in a dynamic environment that offers clear pathways for advancement and professional development. This is a great opportunity to grow your food and beverage leadership career to the next level with Hilton! 

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• 2 + years of restaurant and/or banquet leadership experience
• Fine dining and wedding/social events experience highly preferred
• Union experience a plus
• A passion to cultivate a positive and collaborative workplace culture

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. 

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family.
• Vision, dental, life and disability insurance
• Mental Health Resources
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) – you can accrue up to 18 days in your first year
• Supportive parental leave program that runs concurrently with Washington State's Paid Family and Medical Leave program.  Our team members receive benefits up to Washington State's maximum threshold per week. Hilton will then “top this up” to the weekly ABBR (Annual Benefit Base Rate).  
• Go Hilton travel discount program: 110 nights of discounted travel per calendar year
• Matching 401(k)
• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
• Career growth and development 
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay

Other Compensation

• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Complimentary meals in the Team Member Restaurant while on shift
• Complimentary use of on-site fitness facility outside of working time
• Monthly reimbursement of up to $100 for public transportation for the purpose of commuting to work   

What will I be doing?

As a Senior Food and Beverage Manager, you would be responsible for managing the daily execution of banquet functions and restaurant operations 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:

Directs and organizes the activities of the Food & Beverage departments to maintain the high standards of food and beverage quality, service and marketing to maximize profits through outstanding customer service. Plans and directs the administration and planning of the Food & Beverage department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Implements effective controls of food, beverage and labor costs. Ensures compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards. Helps ensure high standards of food and beverage quality, service and marketing to maximize profits and ensure outstanding customer service. Interviews, trains, supervises, counsels, schedules and evaluates staff.

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 role is $78,000 - $82,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

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