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Highgate

Hospitality and travel-focused venture capital

Director of Outlets

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeSeattle, WA, USA$110k - $125k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with employees and guests at all levels in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
  • Listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
  • Multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
  • Attend required hotel meetings and training sessions.
  • Participate in manager-on-duty coverage as required.
  • Maintain regular attendance in accordance with scheduling needs and hotel standards.
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing a nametag.
  • Comply with Highgate Hotel standards and regulations to support safe and efficient hotel operations.
  • Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.
  • Anticipate, prevent, identify, and resolve problems effectively.
  • Understand and evaluate complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the outlets.
  • Supervise outlet personnel.
  • Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner.
  • Work with other food and beverage managers and keep them informed of issues as they arise.
  • Keep the immediate supervisor informed of problems or matters requiring attention.
  • Assist in coordinating and monitoring all phases of loss prevention in the outlet.
  • Prepare and submit required reports on time.
  • Ensure preparation of required reports, including wage progress, payroll, revenue, employee schedules, and quarterly action plans.
  • Monitor quality of service in the food and beverage outlet.
  • Assist with menu planning and preparation.
  • Ensure compliance with local liquor laws and health and sanitation regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures in all outlets.
  • Ensure compliance with requisition procedures.
  • Remain visible on the floor and assist staff during each meal period as needed.
  • Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with hotel standards.
  • Ensure employees are trained on standard operating procedures and technical job tasks.
  • Attend and conduct departmental and hotel training, including CARE and One to One.
  • Interview candidates for front-of-house food and beverage positions and follow hiring approval standards.
  • Complete tip reporting.
  • Understand, implement, and monitor corporate promotions in the outlet, including buffet and three-meal concept standards when applicable.
  • Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

About the Company

Highgate

Hospitality and travel-focused venture capital

HTV is the venture capital arm of Highgate, funding early-stage and growth-stage technology companies that serve the hospitality and travel industries, with a focus on Seed and Series A rounds in North America and Europe. It backs startups in areas like revenue management, B2B marketplaces, business intelligence, alternative accommodations, and restaurant tech, providing capital and strategic support to help them scale. HTV stands out by combining hospitality domain expertise with venture funding, leveraging Highgate’s asset base of over 500 owned or managed hotels, 84,000+ rooms, and more than $20 billion in assets under management to accelerate portfolio growth. Its goal is to grow tech-enabled hospitality and travel ecosystems by aligning portfolio company success with Highgate’s network, resources, and strategic interests.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
Not listed

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