Summary

Welcome to the Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a defining and iconic beachfront resort located in North County, San Diego. 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.

Just 28 miles north of San Diego International Airport, we are fortunate to be central to one of California’s most iconic coastal towns. 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.

True to the pillars of Alila, our restaurant features the finest local and sustainably sourced ingredients. Our modern cuisine represents the cultural influences of San Diego and its various landscapes. Our award-winning Consulting Chef, Claudette Zepeda, is a San Diego native and is inspired by the region and the ocean that surrounds the hotel. The resort has a robust banquet and catering operation with over 7,600 sq ft of indoor function space, and 12,000 sq ft of outdoor event space including an ocean front bluff! Service will be authentic and local, sophisticated and unscripted. We're looking for professionals who can quickly perpetuate a culture that embraces great design and superlative service. We want people who have a passion for exceptional hotel service, 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 us because of our caring and attentive colleagues who focus on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the property's Leadership Committee, the Director of Restaurants, Bars & Events is a highly visible role with exposure to senior and corporate leadership. This position reports to the resort General Manager.

The Director of Restaurants, Bars & Events is responsible for overseeing and directing Vaga Restaurant, banquet events, in-room dining, The Pocket Pool Lounge, Coffee Box, and any other food or beverage related areas operated by Alila Marea Beach Resort.

Responsibilities will include:

Responsible for the successful short and long term planning and the management of the food and beverage operations in the resort.  

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

Lead a team of managers and supervisors who support the food & beverage operations, to include on-going leadership development of the management team.

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

Implement practices and procedures to increase guest and associate satisfaction, including timely and creative resolution of guest issues.