Hilton Sandestin Beach prides itself on providing each guest with the very best service. To do this, we must attract and retain only the very best team members to join us on our very special and singular journey. While our guests are the lifeblood of our business, our team members are the heart and soul that allows our hotel to thrive. Working with Hilton Sandestin Beach means working with a group of leaders committed to your success and your future.
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Free daily meal service (lunch or dinner)
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Purpose:
To coordinate the activities of Seagar’s staff to deliver a product of the highest quality in Food, beverage and service to restaurant customers. To cultivate a staff and continually lead and train them to achieve the highest level of knowledge and service ability possible.
Essential Functions:

• Interview, select, train, supervise, counsel and discipline restaurant staff for the efficient operation of the outlet. Organize and conduct pre-shift and departmental meetings communicating pertinent information to the staff, such as house count and menu changes. Schedule and direct staff in their work assignments.
• Plan and direct functions of Seagar’s to meet the daily needs of the operation. Continually evaluate and encourage the performance improvement of department personnel. Implement, oversee and maintain successful training programs. Create an accountability method to track individual training, as well as encourage the improvement and potential advancement of department personnel. Work with Seagar’s Executive Chef on standards, improvement plans, and restaurant goals.
• Interact positively with customers promoting facilities and services. Resolve problems to the satisfaction of involved parties. Answer telephones in a clear voice, coordinate reservations.
• Maintain profitability of outlet to support overall hotel operation. Control payroll, inventory and equipment costs (minimizing loss and misuse). Ensure par stock levels are maintained by calculating inventory, ordering and retrieving supplies and stocking shelves by stooping, bending, lifting heavy articles and reaching overhead. Evaluate cost effectiveness of all aspects of operation. Develop and implement cost saving and profit enhancing measures. Help menu development.
• Utilize computer to accurately charge customers, create forecast and revenue reports and write correspondence. Input and retrieve data.

Supportive Functions:
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.

• Ensure maintenance of equipment by calling for repairs and training staff on proper use.
• Conduct competitive research and report trends and recommendations.
• Support the entire Food and Beverage operation including supervising other areas if necessary, handling special projects, running promotions, handling public relations and marketing.
• Provide clean and safe environment by assigning and assisting with cleaning.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Thorough knowledge of Food and Beverage operations including foods, beverages, supervisory aspects, service techniques and guest interaction.
• Considerable skill in math and algebraic equations using percentages.
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to lift up to 70lbs., and to lift lighter objects overhead.

Qualification Standards:
Education:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. High school diploma required. College degree preferred.
Experience:
Extensive Fine Dining Management, Bar, And Kitchen Experience Required.Licenses or certificates:
Food Service Sanitation certification. CPR certification preferred. Wine certification preferred.
Grooming:
All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).