Director, Revenue Management and Profit Optimization, Food and Beverage Full Time (HFD)

• Monitor key performance indicators across F&B outlets establish benchmarks develop revenue-maximizing strategies and evaluate outcomes.
• Support evaluating group and catering business to ensure we are maximizing revenues and profitability in food & beverage.
• Develops and executes F&B pricing strategies and menu engineering by analyzing demand factors sales mix profit margins and guest preferences to optimize product placement maximize revenue and drive profitability in alignment with the hotels strategic vision.
• Champion for the Restaurant Revenue Management program within the hotel actively promoting a culture of total revenue management.
• Identify opportunities to optimize seat occupancy and meal duration while maintaining the hotel and venues positioning as a destination of choice within the region and locality.
• Develop and execute strategies to maximize function space utilization and its contribution to total hotel revenue.
• Manage outlet reservation systems configurations including flow controls turn times booking policies and etc. to maximize table and seat occupancies.
• Stay current with industry trends and developments supporting special projects and identifying new F&B-related revenue opportunities.
• Prepares competitive analyses reports and presentation materials for weekly Revenue and F&B meetings as well as other required reporting for key stakeholders.
• Generate and maintain accurate F&B-related Revenue Management reports serving as primary analytical resource across F&B and affiliated departments.
• Explore and enhance automation efforts in reporting and analytical tools.
• Collaborates with key F&B leadership to drive accurate forecasting and long-term financial projections ensuring performance within acceptable variances.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required reporting including but not limited to month-end commentary strategic budget planning marketing plans and performance tracking and analysis of all F&B-related revenue streams.
• Collaborate on the development of training such as single server mentoring program and incentive programs aimed at increasing average check and enhancing colleague engagement while maintaining excellent guest satisfaction.
• Performs ad-hoc tasks analysis and reporting on a needed basis to senior leadership.
• Assists in managing availability and inventory in all channels and communicates strategies and restrictions to operations teams.
• Collaborates with the Marketing team to update the commercial planning calendar and measure KPIs for key initiatives.
• Act as the F&B systems expert for Avero RM Point-of-Sale and reporting platforms by supporting system maintenance including but not limited to inventory loading and restriction management demand forecasting and daily system checks.
• Maintain strong relationships with GRC to ensure the call center is always up to date with accurate hotels F&B information.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with hotel clients and to support the hotel brands positioning and image.
• Initiates and fosters collaboration with local suppliers and vendors to develop cost management strategies optimize product offerings and support innovative F&B concepts aligned with the hotels brand positioning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Dynamic can-do attitude
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strategic thinking with a proven ability to mobilize theory into action
• Experience with Avero Opentable Various POS systems (such as Silverware & Micros) Ideas G3 Opera PMS and Opera Cloud OSEM preferred
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office particularly Excel
• Ability to learn new programs as required
• Possessing the trait of being organized and multi-tasking
• Ability to manage multiple projects under time constraints and within given deadlines
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets
• Effectively deal with guests and other team members
• Present a professional and polished appearance
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum four years experience in food & beverage or rooms revenue management (experience within 4- or 5-star hotels award-winning restaurants multiple outlets banquets and catering and/or within similar markets preferred)
• Bachelors degree in Hotel Management Accounting Finance or Mathematic preferred.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Leadership experience in Food & Beverage management preferred.
• Strong understanding of F&B Management and hotel operations
• Knowledge of current trends in F&B 
• Proven track record of maximizing F&B revenue

Additional Information :

Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent. Join us today for a rewarding career at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac where every day brings new opportunities and where your well-being is at the heart of our priorities.

Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time