Food and Beverage Manager

Hilton Istanbul Bakirkoy, a dynamic city hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk International Airport, Istanbul World Trade Center and Istanbul CNR Expo Center. Designed by the well-known architect Sinan Kafadar, Hilton Istanbul Bakirkoy offers perfect seaside location with panoramic views of Istanbul. Nestled by the spectacular coastal road of Istanbul Bakirkoy district, the hotel is surrounded both by entertainment facilities and business hubs. Offering panoramic Marmara Sea view, the hotel's range of unique rooms and suites provide perfect Hilton accommodation experience. Expressed through its contemporary architecture and unique living spaces embodying the personality of an executive hotel, Hilton Istanbul Bakirkoy features amenities customised to traveler’s needs. The 306 stylish accommodation, the 16 state-of-the-art meeting rooms, the fully-equipped Spa, the indoor & outdoor swimming pools, the alternative dining venues and the Executive Lounge at Hilton Istanbul Bakirkoy are designed to make the Istanbul travelers real Hilton fans in the city.

We are currently seeking for dynamic, ambitious and self motivated Food & Beverage professionals who assist to organize and direct a team that develops top quality of food & beverage products with prompt, accurate and personalized service. 

As a Food & Beverage Manager you are responsible for the short and long term planning and the management of the food & beverage operations in the front and back of house to achieve customer satisfaction and quality service while meeting / exceeding financial goals. The role involves managing and achieving of profit and quality for all food & beverage operations in the hotel, including restaurants, catering and banquet operations, and will include key responsibilities such as: 


•Maintain standards of food & beverage quality and guest service quality 
•Coach, train and manage employees within the hotel’s organization structure 
•Achieve budgeted revenues & expenses and maximize profitability related to the food & beverage department 
•Contribute to the profitability and guest satisfaction perception of other hotel departments 
•Implement & maintain local and national sales / marketing programs 
•Increase level of guest satisfaction by delivering of an improved product through employee development, job engineering and quality image 
•Ensure compliance with business operations and legal regulations 
•Market the food & beverage outlets, develop and manage the implementation of menus, package deals, promotions, displays, decorations and presentation within corporate guidelines to meet / exceed sales and financial goals and objectives

Education, Qualifications & Experiences 

You should be a college / university degree graduate with a minimum of two years experiences in a similar role. You must be a computer literate with effective communication skills and an excellent command of written and spoken English. 

Knowledge & Competencies 

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional with a solid food & beverage background and the passion for quality and excellence. You will be creative and eager to share your desire to achieve highest quality service standards with guests and team members and you should possess following competencies: 

Understanding the Business 
Influencing Outcomes 
Planning for Business 
Team Building 
Valuing Diversity 
Leading People 
Adaptability 
Drive for Results 
Customer Focus 
Managing Operations