Director, F&B Hotel Openings - Asia Pacific

Job Description - Director, F&B Hotel Openings - Asia Pacific (APA014NQ)

Job Description

Job Number:

APA014NQ

Work Locations

Hilton - Area Office - Singapore, 3 Temasek Avenue, #14-01/05 Centennial Tower, Singapore 39190

We are seeking a Director of Food & Beverage (F&B) for Hotel Openings in the Asia Pacific region, with strong culinary and kitchen experience to oversee kitchen design and food quality during pre-opening and operational phases.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your role is vital, and your responsibilities include:

• Serving as a subject matter expert in F&B, restaurant, bar, and culinary disciplines within APAC.
• Providing guidance on new hotel openings, restaurant concepts, menus, food quality, and kitchen design.
• Participating in pre-opening training for all F&B outlets.
• Assisting with menu creation, recipes, and food testing.
• Training chefs and kitchen teams on management and culinary standards.
• Leading food quality improvements in new and existing hotels.
• Staying informed about culinary trends.
• Reviewing and optimizing kitchen and dining area layouts.
• Supporting F&B, restaurant, and bar concept development during new builds and renovations, reviewing designs and drawings.
• Maintaining and communicating F&B SOPs to ensure consistency with Hilton strategies.
• Collaborating with Architecture, Design & Construction teams to realize F&B concepts in new projects.
• Liaising with opening teams and supporting hotels through pre-opening and opening phases, including training and coordination.
• Performing additional duties as needed to meet business objectives.

WHY YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT

Minimum qualifications include:

• Over 5 years recent experience in F&B, restaurant, and bar management.
• More than 10 years of F&B experience, including leadership roles managing diverse teams.
• Strong culinary skills and background.
• Knowledge of multi-brand standards and pre-opening processes.
• Deep understanding of F&B management, processes, and procedures.
• Financial acumen in P&L analysis, budgeting, CAPEX, and forecasting.
• Understanding of related departments such as Meetings & Events and Culinary.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
• Excellent organizational and relationship management skills, with a passion for training.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience in luxury hospitality.

WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON

Hilton, ranked as the #1 World’s Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of brands. Committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its 100+ years. The company is recognized for its award-winning workplace culture and is consistently named among the World’s Best Workplaces. Learn more through the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram.

Job Details

Position: Bars and Restaurants

Schedule: Full-time

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