Restaurant Manager (mw) at Hilton Berlin

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

Chou Chou - Brasserie Café Cocktails

The heart of the Hilton Berlin beats anew. With fresh concepts new ideas and a team that rethinks hospitality.

Chou Chou - a lively brasserie café and cocktail bar. Open daily for coffee and pastries lunch dinner or just for a drink.

Thats exactly what we bring to the Hilton Berlin a pinch of Parisian flair in the heart of Berlins French Quarter. Our name Chou Chou is a colloquial form of endearment that is often used to greet close friends or family similar to Hello my darling!. It is a name that expresses individuality and affection and gives the feeling of a friendly welcome. Chou Chou is our interpretation of the modern Parisian brasserie inspired by the vibrant revival of French cuisine characterized by wit creativity and fun.

Become part of our new chapter!

As Restaurant Manager for Chou Chou you will be right in the middle of the action and shape the atmosphere of our new venue every day. With a great sense for people quality and positive vibes you and your team will bring Chou Chou to with the supervisors you will lead a dedicated team of bartenders R&D staff and service staff and create an environment in which excellence team spirit and hospitality meet.

You motivate your team through targeted training and education as well as individual development discussions. You will also be actively involved in recruiting to attract new talent to the team.

Another focus of your role will be the operational efficiency and economic management of the restaurant. You will analyze sales figures keep an eye on inventory management and derive targeted measures for the team from this for example by providing clear impetus as to which food and beverages should be actively offered. You will regularly work on guest feedback together with the kitchen team and use these findings to continuously develop quality and addition you will be in close contact with (beverage) suppliers and ensure that the offer always remains contemporary in line with the market and in line with current food & beverage trends.

Your part in our new centerpiece:

• Mastering the Operation: Make sure the Chou Chou Experience runs smoothly.

• Leading the team: Building educating and inspiring a team that is as great as our guests.

• Inspire guests: Offer service that is not only good but unforgettable and support the team in implementing exactly that.

• Understanding numbers: Keeping track of the financial situation because good mood and good business go hand in hand.

• Develop new ideas: Together with the team provide variety fun and maximum enjoyment and actively implement your ideas.

• Acting sustainably: Actively supporting our environmental commitment.

• Be a team player: Pitch in where you are needed and maintain the positive atmosphere.

• Ensure safety: Comply with all guidelines to create a safe working environment for everyone.

What you bring to the table:

• Experience: Relevant experience in the catering industry is required.

• Service mentality: You do everything you can to make every guest feel like a VIP.

• Positive charisma: An optimistic attitude that is contagious.

• Strong communication skills: Very good communication skills.

• Willingness to learn: You are curious and always open to innovation.

• Flexibility: You remain confident even if things go differently than planned.

• Team spirit: Whether independently or in a team - you will achieve your goals with a smile.

• Good knowledge of German and English

Extra pluses:

• Hotel Experience: Experience in the hospitality industry is an advantage.

• Leadership experience: Experience in employee management and delegation is desirable.

• Growth thinking: You want to develop yourself further and learn new things.

• Knowledge of French

What we offer you:

• A competitive salary

• Hilton Team Member Benefits e.g. overnight stays from 40 incl. breakfast at Hilton hotels (over 7000 destinations worldwide)

• Friends & Family rates for up to 30 friends and family members

• A wide range of training and development opportunities including through Harvard Learning and Hilton University

• International career opportunities

• Wellness & fitness cooperations at unbeatable prices for your personal well-being

• A pleasant international working environment

• The Best Employee Parties

• Possibility to lease an e-bike at particularly favourable conditions

WORTH KNOWING:
This position requires a willingness to work weekends holidays and evening shifts.

Every company has individual ideas about its future employees but as we all know no one is perfect yet. So please dont let yourself be unnerved.Nevertheless feel free to apply. First and foremost it depends on your personality we can teach you what you may still lack in certain knowledge or creative in your application or take a classic approach in any case we look forward to hearing from you.