Job Description

Senior Food and Beverage Manager

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is seeking a dynamic Senior Food & Beverage Manager to join our leadership team at one of Southern California's premier coastal resorts. Set against stunning Pacific Ocean views, our 394-room property offers a blend of elevated dining and relaxed coastal charm, adjacent to Torrey Pines State Reserve and just one mile from the beach.
This role oversees all food and beverage outlets, including Torreyana Restaurant and Lounge, Horizons Café, Marketplace, In-Room Dining, and Pool Service, ensuring exceptional service, operational excellence, and memorable guest experiences.
We are looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding hospitality while driving performance and team engagement.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in a supervisory position within food and beverage, preferably high-volume restaurant or hotel setting
• Ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• Previous experience with forecasting, labor management, and inventory
• Comfortability with learning new software and computer literacy
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Multi-unit management experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Lead daily operations: Manage outlet operations, including guest service standards, product quality, inventory, cost controls, profitability, marketing, budgeting, and enforcing policies and procedures
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences: Monitor service and product quality, assess guest satisfaction, address issues, and identify opportunities to continuously improve the dining experience
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise, coach, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build, retain, and engage a high-performing team
• Drive revenue growth: Implement innovative marketing strategies, up-selling techniques, and promotional initiatives to maximize food and beverage sales and profitability
• Recruit and onboard talent: Lead hiring efforts, conduct interviews, and train new team members to maintain high service standards and operational excellence
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About the Team

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks - Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton - Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave - Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support - Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge - In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources - Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) - Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits - From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future - Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.