Director of Food & Beverage

Responsibilities

• Drive divisional financial objectives by preparing budgets, monthly forecasts; effectively controlling labor & operating expenses, driving topline revenue, analyzing variances & initiating corrective action.
• Maintain guest satisfaction by monitoring, evaluating, and auditing food, beverage, service offering and standards; implementing and holding leaders accountable to improvements and strategic plans.
• Foster a positive work environment resulting in colleague and leader engagement through consistent communication, garnering feedback and actioning measurable improvement plans.
• Consistently drive innovative promotions, activations, menus, concepts and marketing efforts in partnership with the Sales and Marketing division.
• Control purchases and inventory by partnering with the Executive Chef and the purchasing department.
• Oversee the selection, training, development and career growth of Food and Beverage leaders.
• Prepare and enforce standard operating procedures within Food & Beverage that align with hotel policies.
• Ensure all Fairmont brand standards and programs are in place and maintained.
• Ensure that sanitation, cleanliness and maintenance of the Food & Beverage venues, event spaces, kitchens & public spaces exceed expectations.
• Promote and enforce health and safety awareness as well as ensure the team has a complete understanding of the emergency procedures for the hotel.
• Contribute to the improvement of the overall hotel operation by contributing ideas, making suggestions, soliciting feedback and actively participating in departmental communication meetings.
• Actively drive and promote the Fairmont Orchid's environmental program and division specific initiatives in working towards sustainable operations.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual strategic plan and achieve the goals and targets therein.
• Collaborate with other departments, leaders, colleagues and community to contribute to the overall luxury operation of the hotel.
• Your experience and skills include:
• Strong F&B Operations Experience with overall minimum 5 years of experience in Luxury resorts and minimum 2 years in a similar role.
• High volume hotel experience is desirable.
• Creative mindset, comfortable taking charge of projects and expanding scope of responsibilities.
• Outstanding Social & PR skills to develop strong customer engagement
• High volume and high quality Banquet, Outdoor Catering, All day dining, theme bars and fine dining exposure is required
• Great networking with Wedding and MICE Planners.
• Sommelier or Mixologist training is an advantage.
• Experience with an unionized environment is an advantage
• Salary Range: $170,000 - $190,000 USD
• Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining U.S. work authorization.
• Your team and working environment: Come join the energetic and creative Food & Beverage 'Ohana at the Fairmont Orchid. We work together as a dynamic team to drive guest satisfaction and brand reputation!
• Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
• We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
• Why work for Accor?
• We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality.
• We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.
• By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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Additional Information

As the Director of Food & Beverage, you are the Executive Committee Member responsible for the day to day operations and strategic direction of our Food & Beverage Division. You will lead a talented team of food & beverage professionals in a luxury resort environment while fostering a culture of excellence.

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