Director of Food & Beverage

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.  

What you will be doing:

• 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 Orchids 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.

Qualifications :

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

Additional Information :

Salary Range: $170000 - $190000 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 Accors limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrows hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor visit  Fairmont Hotels & Resorts:  At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that to offer our guests the best we first need to offer our employees the best. Thats why youll find exceptional work opportunities throughout North America and the Caribbean Europe and Africa the Middle East and Asia Pacific as well as industry leading training career development recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotel that includes landmark locations like Londons The Savoy New Yorks The Plaza and Shanghais Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect Integrity Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards treating all colleague with fairness & dignity. A community and environmental leader Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award winning Green Partnership Program. An exciting future awaits!

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time