Senior Manager F&B bei Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Sr. Manager, F&B Standards to join our Classics Team (Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Destination by Hyatt, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Vacation Club, Hyatt). In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Classics and Americas Performance Team, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.

Who We Are 

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to our colleagues.

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.

Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

How We Care for Our People
What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:

·       Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally

·       Flexible work schedule

·       Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center

·       A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption

·       Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results driven and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

This role will serve as the portfolio’s lead for F&B standards, working alongside a Rooms counterpart to deliver a holistic approach that advances the overall brand vision through supporting standards.

You will consider the impact of new and existing F&B standards on multiple stakeholders, including guests, hotel colleagues, and owners, ensuring that the solutions delivered are practical, effective, and beneficial to all parties. You may also oversee select vendor partnerships related to standards, such as liquor partners or kitchen equipment.

Beyond developing F&B standards, you will play a role in shaping new F&B concepts, including restaurants and markets. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will advise on menu direction, service models, kitchen equipment, and operational requirements. You will also partner with our hotel management company to pilot new concepts or standards in hotels, ensuring property support teams have the tools they need to test, learn, and bring ideas to life.

We are seeking a driven professional with strong F&B expertise and, ideally, prior experience in corporate environments, in a related field. Success in this role requires the ability to balance technical know-how with strategic thinking, clear communication, and strong organizational skills. Since this position does not currently include direct reports, the individual will be responsible for managing deliverables and ensuring successful outcomes through collaboration and partnership.

The ideal candidate is curious, adaptable, and ambitious. They are comfortable managing multiple projects at once, confident in developing supporting materials, and familiar with the operational realities of running F&B outlets.

·       Evaluate existing F&B standards; build and refine where needed

·       Propose standards and F&B concepts to distinguish brands within the Classics portfolio

·       Identify opportunities to improve owner profitability in F&B without compromising guest experience (e.g., equipment, hours of operation)

·       Own and refine beverage program across Classics portfolio

·       Identify and advise on potential external collaborators or co-branded partners that can enhance F&B offerings and align with brand strategy

·       Support quality assurance processes by aligning standards with measurable outcomes and operational best practices

·       Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to ensure successful execution of F&B concepts

·       Update standards in back-end technology and supporting implementation of standards

Qualifications

Experience Required: 

·       3+ years of experience in same field, industry, or other equivalent business/ function role

Experience Preferred:  

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

We welcome you:

Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.

The salary range for this position is $108,800 to $125,000. This position is also eligible to earn incentive awards and an annual bonus. The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the minimum local wage rate.

We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.