Director of Food and Beverage - Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square, one of Hilton's premier all-suite hotels in downtown Seattle, is seeking a dynamic Director of Food and Beverage to join their team. The hotel offers a blend of upscale accommodations, strong group business, and an exceptional location for both corporate and leisure travelers. With 282 spacious two-room suites located in Pioneer Square, the property provides guests with separate living and sleeping areas— it is ideal for extended stays, families, and business travelers. As a Director of Food & Beverage, you’re not just providing strategic direction for all aspects of the hotel’s food and beverage operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest. **Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You** Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a **Director of Food & Beverage**, you’re not just providing strategic direction for all aspects of the hotel’s food and beverage operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest. ### Responsibilities Here's what you'll do during a typical day: - **Define F&B operational strategy:** Provide leadership direction for the Food & Beverage department to maximize profitability and guest satisfaction by ensuring the highest standards of quality, service, and marketing - **Drive operational excellence:** Plan and oversee the administrative and operational functions of the department, including budgeting, forecasting, and policy implementation, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. - **Manage costs and revenue:** Implement effective controls for food, beverage, and labor costs while driving revenue through innovative marketing initiatives and service enhancements - **Cultivate a high-performing team:** Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs - **Ensure regulatory excellence:** Uphold compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, fostering a culture committed to 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 Company **Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture** At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of [world-class brands](https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/)[,](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/__;!!ACWV5N9M2RV99hQ!O2xa4zGt-T01ceC-TUkMR1pfcFCVB7ok76P2VHgrYJIgwQs8Hw4LctiIL1cb1PVtH7hfkg0RhiUKqr1rbiE9oUenw2MC$) and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical. C…