Senior Food & Beverage Manager
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Sr Venue Manger role is a key component of the Food & Beverage division senior leadership and will be instrumental in driving the vison and culture of the division.
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts exceptional service and flavors are the hallmarks of every dining experience. Your leadership and vision as Sr Venue Manager will drive outstanding operating results and ensure our Venues are not only preferred dining destinations but also engaging places to work.
Hotel Overview: The Forbes 4-star Fairmont Austin offers 1048 guestrooms and suites along with over 140000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Restaurants & Bars responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Consistently offer professional friendly and engaging service.
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operation with oversight across all of F&B venues including but not limited to Fulton Garrison Rules & Regs Bar and Pool Bar ensuring all service standards are followed.
- Drive innovative promotions menus and concepts; creating a destination of choice for both hotel and external guests.
- Work closely with the senior F&B leaders and venue teams to curate dining experiences and maintain relevancy within the marketplace and stay on top of industry trends.
- Meet and continue building relationships with vendors to assist with procurement and assist with beverage inventories.
- Complete training sessions with all bartenders and service team on service standards and techniques.
- Ensure all bars are well maintained and act as lead for bars in yearly health inspections and EHC audits.
- Support the Venue Managers and Assistant Venue Managers with the day-to-day operations and in the achievement of their financial and operational targets.
- Implement effective control of food beverage labor and operating expenses
- Assist in the preparation of the annual strategic plan and achieve the goals and targets therein
- Ensure the implementation of standards in guest service constantly seek out ways to improve product and service as well as increase volumes and profits
- Oversee the selection training and development of all Colleagues to ensure timely recruitment and career growth
- Utilize venue management software (AVERO) inventory systems and POS technology to streamline operations and reporting.
- Implement and promote sustainable practices including waste reduction where possible.
- Ensure all venue concepts and branding align with the overall company brand and aesthetic.
- Oversee the execution of seasonal or thematic events that align with marketing and brand identity.
- Conduct regular spot checks and periodically revise par stock levels to ensure compliance with company processes and inventory management standards
- Follow department policies procedures and service standards
- Actively resolve gust complaints promptly according to hotel standards
- Actively participate in hotel committees and team meetings
- Work closely with Marketing team to ensure the venues have constant visibility
Qualifications :
- Previous Food & Beverage experience in a senior leadership role required
- At least 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in luxury hotel food & beverage operations in a union environment
- Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
- University/College degree in a related discipline required
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- Highly responsible & reliable
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs remaining calm and courteous at all times
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
- Seated computer work including constant keyboarding and mousing
- Occasional lifting up to 25lbs
Additional Information :
Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together supporting each other and providing the best guest experience Feel Valued Feel Sparked We Are One
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.
Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Service
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Hospitality Experience
- Bartending
- Guest Relations Experience
- Management Experience
- POS
- Supervising Experience
- Micros POS
About Company
As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a com ... View more
