Assistant Director of Restaurants & Bars

AccorHotel • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Restaurants & Bars is a key member of the Food & Beverage division leadership team, helping 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, and works to make the venues preferred dining destinations and engaging places to work. The position reports to the Director of Restaurants & Bars.

The Assistant Director leads venue teams, supports financial and operational performance, develops promotions and concepts, and works with other leaders on beverage offerings and retail displays. The role also oversees budgets, cost controls, recruitment, training, colleague development, guest service, and venue visibility in coordination with Marketing.

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.
• University or college degree in a related discipline.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Windows applications.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly responsible and reliable.
• 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

• Provide consistently professional, friendly, and engaging service.
• Lead operational rotating shifts as needed and manage the day-to-day operations of Fulton, Garrison, Room 725, Rules & Regs Bar, and Pool Bar, ensuring service standards are followed.
• Develop innovative promotions, menus, and concepts to make the venues destinations for hotel and external guests.
• Work with other 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 achieving financial and operational targets.
• Prepare annual budgets and administer them responsibly.
• Control food, beverage, labor, and operating expenses effectively.
• Assist in preparing the annual strategic plan and achieve its goals and targets.
• Implement guest-service standards and continually seek improvements to products and services, as well as opportunities to increase 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.
• Opportunities to develop talent and grow within the property and across the world.
• Opportunity to contribute through Corporate Social Responsibility activities, including the Sustainability Committee.

What This Job Offers

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