About The Role

Are you an empowering leader? Do you enjoy creating experiences with impact? If you have a passion for delivering purposeful service, we invite you to take your career to the next level by joining the team at the boldly designed and stunning Conrad Hotel located in the heart of downtown DC. We are looking for an Assistant Director of Restaurants to be part of this exceptional leadership team!

The hotel has brought a new standard of luxury to DC with 360 rooms, 32,000 square feet of banquet space, and 5 food and beverage outlets , including a signature restaurant, rooftop bar, lobby bar, club lounge, and in-room dining.

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In this role, you will be overseeing the day-to-day operations of all our food and beverage operations. You will report directly to our Director of Restaurants and oversee 2 Food and Beverage Managers 35-40 Front-of-House Team Members.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of food and beverage leadership experience, ideally overseeing multiple outlets within a fine-dining or Forbes-rated luxury hotel environment. They will bring strong administrative and organizational skills, along with a service-driven, engaging leadership style and a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences. Wine knowledge is preferred, and experience managing in a unionized environment is a plus.

Medical Insurance Coverage Available - for you and your family

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 an Assistant Director of Restaurants , you’re not just supporting operations across multiple hotel dining outlets – you’re helping to spread the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make every guest's stay exceptional.

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

Support seamless operations: Assist in directing all aspects of restaurant operations – including systems management, budgeting, forecasting, product quality, cost controls, and policy implementation – ensuring alignment with business goals and profitability targets.
Shape guest satisfaction strategies: Collaborate with the Director of Restaurants to define and implement guest service standards, monitoring trends, gathering feedback, and helping to drive solutions that elevate the guest experience
Oversee outlet performance: Work closely with outlet managers to ensure high-quality standards are met across all food and beverage service areas, supporting daily operations and driving continuous improvements
Maximize revenue opportunities: Support the development and implementation of strategies to promote restaurant food, beverages, and services in alignment with food & beverage marketing programs
Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs
Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing #LI-JP2

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.