Food & Beverage Manager

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Hilton Full time
With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight.

From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget.


If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member.

Because it's with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here:
to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.


The Food & Beverage Manager has the key responsibility of ensuring that all Food & Beverage outlets, Conference and Banqueting operations are managed as successful independent profit centres, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction and consistency in line with Hilton International standards.


What will I be doing?
As the Food & Beverage Manager, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

  • Ensure that each food and beverage outlet and conference and banqueting event is managed in line with key service standards and specified profit margins as an independent profit centre.
  • Coordinate the formulation of the annual operating budget in determining outlet projected revenues and expenses, manning, operating equipment and FF&E; requirements in line with the annual business plans, supported by key marketing plans as well as revenue driven initiatives.
  • Provide accurate and realistic forecasts and updates on anticipated changes in the business whenever appropriate.
  • Monitor all costs and recommend measures to control them.
  • Closely monitor productivity levels through productivity schedules in each outlet and take immediate corrective action if necessary.
  • Work with the Outlet Managers, Banquet Service Managers and all respective Chefs to take corrective action where necessary.
  • Handle all guest complaints, requests and enquiries on food, beverages and services, adhering to established and clearly defined procedures and protocols.
  • Establish a rapport with guests. maintaining good customer relationship.
  • Conduct monthly departmental meetings and daily operations briefings with Outlet Managers.

What are we looking for?


A Food & Beverage Manager serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members.

To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

  • 35 years as Head of Food & Beverage in a 4 / 5star category hotel or individual restaurants with high standards.
  • Good command in English, both verbal and written to meet business needs.
  • Familiar with computer systems.
  • Relevant knowledge of food and beverage.
  • Motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seize opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve personal performance.
  • Knowledgeable of Food & Beverage and Conference & Banqueting operations and skills.
  • Strong leadership, people management and training skills.
  • Guest oriented and able to confidently build and exceed service standards.
  • Able to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
  • Previous applicants need not apply
  • Only those legally able to work in New Zealand need apply

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 travellers 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

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