Coordinator Food & Drink Development & Openings EMEA

Location

Europe | United Kingdom

Job description

What will I be doing?

Support our amazing F&D Development team in all areas to provide essential assistance. You will focus on Administration, Documentation and Control, Travel and Diary Coordination, Maintaining, Updating and Creating Trackers and Templates, as well as: 

• F&B research to be compiled and presented in a clear and concise format.
• Able to visit project sites periodically and aid FDDO in their works.
• Provide co-ordination between all associated parties include regional operations, hotel team during pre opening and handover phases.
• Operational problem solving on paper, in person and on the ground.
• Disciplined and systematic communication with a large array of high-profile stakeholders.
• Rigorous management of filing systems.
• Supplier and Consultant list management.
• Template and Tracking Management and Creation.
• Preparation of notes, minutes, presentations, and reports.
• Maintaining and updating of project trackers and associated software to support the off and on site programs.

And also:

• Review provided information regarding location, property data and drawings and compile F&B Factsheet positioning.
• Able to review foodservice layouts and assess operational viability and identify challenges.
• Able to visit project sites periodically and assess operational viability, identify challenges and potential solutions.
• Prepare snagging lists and provide timely communication.
• Tender analysis.

What are we looking for?

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to perform the essential functions of the job:

• Ability to adapt & Learn new skills robustly and quickly.
• Analytical mind and skill set.
• High level of organization and administrative skills.
• Adaptable and inquisitive.
• Effective communication, listening and proactive skill set.
• Flexible approach to people and tasks.
• Team player with positive attitude.
• Tenacious self-starter.
• Independent worker.
• Problem solving and follow-up abilities.
• Calm under pressure.
• Experienced with Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & PDF software).
• Happy to travel up to 20% of the time.

Experience and or training in one or all:

• Food and Drink (F&D) front and back of house operations.
• F&D Pre-opening.
• Project Management.
• Design disciplines – foodservice, kitchen and bar specific with a passion for developing the best F&D.

DESIRABLE JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Experience and or training in:
• Experience working with AutoCAD / Revit.
• Project Management full or part-qualifications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hospitality related / Business Degree or equivalent experience.
• PC self-sufficient (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint as a minimum).
• Has worked in multi-cultural environment.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands .  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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