Director of Beverage and Activations

Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

$90K — $120K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of progressive experience in hospitality or a related field; or 3+ years of related experience with a 4-year degree; or 4+ years of related experience with a 2-year degree.
  • Proficient in Windows and relevant spreadsheets and word processing software.
  • Strong knowledge of food and beverage preparation techniques and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff and guests in a service-oriented manner.
  • Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all food and beverage operations, ensuring service consistency across venues.
  • Drive financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, and menu management.
  • Maintain a visible presence in operations, supporting teams and resolving issues.
  • Recruit, train, and develop staff while promoting a positive service culture.
  • Oversee inventory management and logistics specific to island operations.
  • Collaborate with culinary teams and marketing to enhance guest experiences and events.
  • Implement initiatives for improved efficiency, guest satisfaction, and sustainability.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
  • Access to health, wellness, and other employee programs.
  • Enjoy working in a vibrant, scenic location by Waikiki Beach.
  • Involvement in strategic initiatives that enhance workplace culture and service standards.
Full Job Description
Compensation Type

Yearly

Location

The all-new, vibrant 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach blends indoor and outdoor luxury to elevate the experience of Oahu resorts. Every space has been envisioned by award-winning design firm, Rockwell Group. Fresh, welcoming and relaxing, it's an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Waikiki.

Experience our spacious, welcoming lobby and captivating 280,000 gallon Oceanarium unique to Honolulu resorts. Coming soon, the destination pool deck with private cabanas will offer a saltwater infinity pool, a shallow-water pool and club for kids, and a pool bar that seamlessly transitions from day to night. With a location steps from Waikiki Beach, it's where Hawaii vacations turn moments into memories.

Our resort is proudly named in honor of Queen Lili'uokalani, the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Beloved by her people, she was a music composer, an author and an ardent supporter of her culture. Her spirit is infused into the resort, which shares the same privileged location as her beachside home Ke'alohilani, meaning the royal brightness. Welcome to a fresh perspective on resorts in Waikiki. 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach.

Overview

The Director of Beverage and Activations is responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing property food and beverage operations, while maintaining a profitable F&B department and high quality products and service levels. He/she is expected to market ideas to promote business; reduce employee turnover; maintain revenue and payroll budgets; and meet budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high.

Responsibilities

  • Leads all food & beverage operations across restaurants, bars, banquets, and special venues, ensuring consistent service standards.
  • Drives financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, cost control, menu engineering, and revenue optimization.
  • Maintains a strong daily presence in the operation, supporting teams, resolving issues, and ensuring smooth execution across a large, spread-out property.
  • Recruits, trains, and develops managers and staff while fostering a positive service culture and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
  • Oversees supply chain and inventory planning, proactively managing the logistical challenges of island operations.
  • Partners with culinary, sales, and marketing teams to enhance guest experience, develop programming, and execute events and banquets.
  • Implements strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, sustainability, guest satisfaction, and overall F&B quality.


Qualifications

  • At least 6 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4-year college degree and at least 3 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and 4 or more years of related experience.
  • Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
  • Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
  • Long hours sometimes required.
  • Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
  • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
  • Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
  • Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
  • Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags.
  • Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
  • Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
  • Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
  • Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.
  • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.

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