Food & Beverage Manager / Chef

Job Title: Food & Beverage Manager / Chef

Property: Hilton Garden Inn

Reports To: General Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Food & Beverage Manager with strong culinary experience to oversee all food and beverage operations, including kitchen execution, restaurant service, and banquet/event catering.

The role requires leadership, cost control, and the ability to deliver a consistent, high-quality guest experience aligned with Hilton brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen & Culinary Execution

• Lead all kitchen operations including breakfast service, evening dining, and banquet catering
• Prepare and execute menu items while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards
• Manage food ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships
• Control food cost, waste, and portioning

Food & Beverage Operations

• Oversee and manage all food and beverage outlets, including breakfast service, evening dining, bar operations, and the meeting space/banquet program
• Oversee daily restaurant and bar operations, including service standards and guest experience
• Manage banquet and catering execution for meetings and events
• Ensure proper staffing, scheduling, and coverage across all F&B outlets
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health and safety regulations

Meeting Space Sales & Revenue Growth

• Actively drive revenue for meeting space, catering, and events through local outreach and client relationships
• Partner with the sales team to increase bookings, improve conversion, and maximize utilization of meeting space
• Respond to event inquiries, provide proposals, and assist in closing business
• Identify opportunities for upselling food, beverage, and event packages

Financial & Performance Management

• Manage F&B budgets including food cost, labor cost, and overall profitability
• Monitor daily and weekly performance metrics and adjust operations as needed
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue through menu enhancements and upselling

Leadership & Team Development

• Hire, train, and manage kitchen and F&B team members
• Set clear expectations and maintain accountability for performance
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in food & beverage operations, with hands-on culinary experience required
• Previous hotel experience preferred, ideally within Hilton Garden Inn or similar select-service brands
• Strong understanding of food cost control, inventory management, and kitchen operations
• Ability to lead both front-of-house and back-of-house teams
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)

Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Comfortable working in both managerial and hands-on cooking roles
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hilton Garden Inn is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.