Restaurant General Manager, Peacock Alley - Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Restaurant General Manager

Forge your legacy by joining the newest and highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria hotel, located at the epicenter of Washington, D.C. on Pennsylvania Avenue, as the Restaurant General Manager at Peacock Alley!

The iconic Old Post Office has been reimagined as Waldorf Astoria Washington DC reclaiming its position as one of Washington, D.C.'s preeminent addresses where all are welcome. With 263 rooms, 38,000 square feet of event space, and 2 restaurants plus 3 bars, this is the new home for Washington, D.C.'s most consequential events, groundbreaking meetings, and unforgettable experiences.

In this role, you will day-to-day operations of Peacock Alley, managing a team of 3 Food and Beverage Manager, 30 Front of House Team Members and reporting directly to the Director of Food & Beverage.

The ideal candidate must be an exceptional leader with a passion for creating extraordinary experiences, a talent for training and developing others, and experienced in all aspects of restaurant operations (ex. financial performance, social media reputation, local market capture, and employee relations). At least 2-3 years of restaurant management experience in an upscale dining environment is required. Experience in a luxurious cocktail environment, strong beverage knowledge and managing a unionized work environment is preferred.

Classification : Full-Time

Shift : Various must be available to weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Rate : The annual salary range for this role is $110,000 - $120,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

Medical Insurance Coverage Available - for you and your family.

What will I be doing?

As a Restaurant General Manager, you would be responsible for directing and administering the activities and services of a designated restaurant(s) in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards :

• Plan and direct all aspects of restaurant operations to include, but not limited to, guest service standards and initiatives, product quality, cost controls and overall profitability, marketing initiatives, systems use and management, budgeting and forecasting, department management, policy and procedure implementation and enforcement and meeting participation and facilitation.
• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, conducting counselling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward.
• Create and maintain customer database and partner with Sales and Marketing / Public Relations on marketing strategy.
• Maximize efficiency technology system(s) (i.e. Open Table).
• Monitor and assess service and satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards.
• Initiate and implement up-selling techniques to promote restaurant food and beverage and services and to maximize overall revenue, including, but not limited to, creating new menus and cross-selling products and services hotel-wide.
• Recruit, interview and train team members.

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values :

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes :

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 travelers 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!

The Benefits Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place To Work & Fortune. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including :

Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment.