Summary

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the properties Executive Committee, the Director of Restaurants and Bars is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

Welcome to the Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a defining and iconic beachfront resort located in North County, San Diego, just 28 miles north of San Diego International Airport. Both historic and breathtaking, Encinitas is a unique setting among a group of beach enclaves that dot California’s Coast Highway 101. The vibe here is refreshingly unpretentious, artsy and chill, and a place where the local residents take a balanced, holistic approach to the good life. Whether riding the consistent ocean waves, biking along the dramatic coastline, swimming and bodysurfing, practicing yoga or just relaxing, reflecting and toasting with a glass of wine, it’s an enviable lifestyle that echoes the essence of our distinctive relaxed luxury experience.

To the discerning traveler, we are the quintessential Southern California beachfront destination that delivers authentic and one-of-a-kind personalized experiences in a world-class, barefoot luxury setting. We are local, sophisticated and unscripted, with the intent of anticipating guest needs both spoken and unspoken.  

We are looking for colleagues who can quickly perpetuate a culture that embraces great design and superlative service. Our resort seeks unique individuals who have a passion for exceptional hotel service that is both intuitive and personal, and who best express that belief in an atmosphere of spontaneity and authenticity. At Alila Hotels, a Hyatt Hotels brand, we believe our guests select our luxury resort because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful, surprisingly different experiences. 

This position is responsible for overseeing and directing Restaurants, Bars, In-Room Dining, Lounges, Stewarding, and any other Food or Beverage related areas operated by the Alila Marea Beach Resort.

Duties include:

Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of the Food and Beverage operations in the front and back of the house

Develop and recommend the budget, marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans

Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Executive Committee

Implement and maintain F&B sales/marketing programs

Direct and oversee development of employees

Hire, train, empower, coach and counsel, performance and salary reviews

Direct the implementation of the payroll, reports, forecasts, inventory and budget for food and beverage operations

Coordinate food and beverage operations with other hotel departments to ensure efficient guest service

Resolve customer complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality

Implement procedures to increase guest and associate satisfaction

Exercise quality control for both food and beverage

Maintaining Hyatt standards of service and ensure their implementation

Performing daily walk-through to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Hyatt Corporate standards

Maintain communications with Corporate Staff

Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds

6 years or more of progressive hotel Food and Beverage experience (typically with Hyatt)

With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred

Service oriented style with professional presentations skills

At least 5 years experience in a senior role in a food and beverage environment

Proven leadership skills

Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset

Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line

Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills

Experience implementing new F&B concepts

The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000. This is the pay range for this position that Alila Marea Beach Resort reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

Apply directly on our website:

https://careers.hyatt.com/en-US/careers/jobdetails/10780/SAN029504