Hersha Hospitality Management

Manages hotels and investments for owners

Food and Beverage Director

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$75k - $79kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
Progressive food and beverage management experience in a similar-sized hotel or venue is required.
The work schedule varies and may include holidays and weekends.
The role requires standing for extended periods; walking, pushing, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Oversee food and beverage functions and outlets to meet established financial and other goals while ensuring the department follows guest-service and sustainability standards.
Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with brand or hotel standards and HHM core values.
Monitor performance to ensure adherence to service, sanitation, and productivity standards and support exceptional guest satisfaction.
Monitor and control food and beverage inventories.
Maintain inventories of related food and beverage equipment.
Monitor and control labor costs.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation levels that meet Health Department ratings at all times.
Manage food preparation.
Organize multiple projects, manage and prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Monitor and forecast food and beverage revenues and expenses to meet company goals monthly and yearly.
Implement new menu items to increase customer satisfaction and perceived value, as well as food and beverage policies and procedures.
Develop and manage the annual food and beverage budget.
Implement and monitor the ordering and receiving program to ensure proper quantities and prices on purchases.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow Material Safety Data Sheet and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
Perform other duties as requested by management.

Overview

Opportunity: Food & Beverage Director

Oversee food and beverage functions and outlets ensuring the division meets established financial and other goals while ensuring the department operates in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

Potential Career Path

Area Food & Beverage Director – Assistant General Manager – Director of Operations

Essential Job Functions

Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
Monitor performance to ensure adherence to all service standards, sanitation standards, productivity standards to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction.
Monitor and control food & beverage inventories.
Maintain inventories of related food & beverage equipment.
Monitor and control labor costs.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation levels to Health Department required ratings at all times.
Manage food preparation.
Organize multiple projects; manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Monitor and forecast food & beverage revenues and expenses to ensure company goals are met on a monthly and yearly basis.
Implement new menu items that will increase customer satisfaction and perception of value as well as policies and procedures for food and beverage.
Develop and manage the annual food & beverage budget.
Implement and monitor ordering and receiving program to ensure proper quantity and prices on all purchases.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Progressive food and beverage management experience in similar size hotel/venue required.

Work Environment and Context

Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

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About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

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Compensation: 75000 to 79000 (USD)

About the Company

Hersha Hospitality Management

Manages hotels and investments for owners

HHM Hospitality Management (HHM) runs and oversees hotels for owners and investors across the United States. It provides hotel management and investment services, handling day-to-day operations, sales, marketing, and financial performance to improve profitability. The main product is the management of hotel properties on behalf of owners, with revenue coming from management fees, shared incentives based on performance, and returns from investments. HHM differentiates itself through deep industry experience, a strong leadership team, and a broad U.S. portfolio that serves both business and leisure travelers, plus a commitment to community engagement and sustainability. The company’s goal is to help property owners maximize efficiency and profitability while delivering quality guest experiences and contributing to local communities.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Philadelphia, PA
Founded: 2006

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