Assistant Director of Restaurants & Bars

AccorHotel • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Restaurants & Bars is a key member of the Food & Beverage division leadership team and helps drive the division’s vision and culture. The role leads day-to-day operations across Fulton, Garrison, Room 725, Rules & Regs Bar, and Pool Bar, rotating between venues as needed. It focuses on delivering exceptional service, creating engaging dining destinations, improving operating results, and supporting a positive workplace.

Reporting to the Director of Restaurants & Bars, the Assistant Director oversees venue operations and service standards, drives promotions and concepts, supports beverage and retail offerings, and manages financial performance. The position also contributes to planning, colleague development, guest issue resolution, marketing visibility, and hotel-wide collaboration.

Requirements

• Previous Food & Beverage experience in a senior leadership role.
• At least 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in luxury hotel Food & Beverage operations.
• A university or college degree in a related discipline.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Windows applications.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of responsibility and reliability.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus on guest needs while remaining calm and courteous.

Responsibilities

• Consistently provide professional, friendly, and engaging service.
• Lead and manage day-to-day operations at Fulton, Garrison, Room 725, Rules & Regs Bar, and Pool Bar, working rotating operational shifts as needed and ensuring service standards are followed.
• Develop innovative promotions, menus, and concepts to make the venues destinations for hotel and external guests.
• Collaborate with leaders and bar teams to enhance wine lists.
• Work with senior Food & Beverage leadership to present profitable and visually stimulating retail displays.
• Compile monthly beverage and retail inventories and achieve budgeted cost-of-sale targets.
• Lead and support venues in meeting financial and operational targets.
• Prepare annual budgets and administer them responsibly.
• Control food, beverage, labor, and operating expenses.
• Assist with the annual strategic plan and achieve its goals and targets.
• Implement guest-service standards and seek ways to improve products and service while increasing volume and profits.
• Oversee colleague selection, training, and development to support timely recruitment and career growth.
• Follow department policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Resolve guest complaints promptly according to hotel standards.
• Participate in hotel committees and team meetings.
• Work with the Marketing team to maintain visibility for the venues.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Complimentary shift meal.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide.
• Learning programs through Accor Academies.
• Educational assistance for further development.
• Opportunity to develop talent and grow within the property and across the world.
• Opportunity to make a difference through Corporate Social Responsibility activities, such as the Sustainability Committee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior