The Hilton Waikoloa Village is searching for an experienced Specialty Restaurant Manager (Nui Italian)! 

Sitting among swaying palm trees, white sand beaches and overlooking the glistening blue Waialua Bay, Hilton Waikoloa Village is a destination nestled on 62 acres of Kohala coastline. This oceanfront oasis is blended with exceptional resort accommodations and classic Hawaiian hospitality. Featuring 647 guest rooms, 7+ dining outlets and over 240,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space, the choices are abundant at this award-winning resort. 

Salary Range: The salary range for this role is $75,000-$85,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location 

Schedule: Role will typically work from 1p-10p/11p with flexibility required. This will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

For more information on the property, please visit:

https://www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hiltonwaikoloavillage/

What will I be doing?

As a Specialty Restaurant Manager, you would be responsible for directing and organizing the activities and services of the hotel's food and beverage operations. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage all outlet 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 counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
• Monitor and assess product and 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 marketing and up-selling techniques to promote restaurant food and beverage and services and to maximize overall revenue
• Ensure team members have current knowledge of outlet offerings, products, services, facilities, events, pricing and policies and knowledge of the local area and events
• Recruit, interview and train team members

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Minimum two (2) years of Food & Beverage management experience in a full-service, stand-alone or hotel restaurant
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a track record of successfully coaching and developing teams
• Intermediate wine and liquor knowledge required; advanced knowledge preferred
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Open availability to work varying days and hours including, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk and push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs. with our without reasonable accommodation
• Experience working at a fine dining restaurant preferred
• Experience managing in a unionized environment preferred

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

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 such as:

·        Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay

·        Health insurance 

·        Career growth and development 

·        Team Member Resource Groups

·        Recognition and rewards programs

·        Go Hilton travel discount program 

·        Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) 

·        Supportive parental leave

·        Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount

·        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)

*Please note, benefits may vary depending on the classification and union status of the position.