Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Hikezilla; Banff; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Canada seeks an Assistant Director, Food & Beverage to drive outstanding operating results through exciting menu offerings and promotions while leading a team of outlet managers and banquet staff. You will focus on guest satisfaction, revenue growth, and strategic promotions across our hotels.

The role involves overseeing seasonal outlets, developing recruitment strategies for senior F&B leaders, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with hotel committees to

Qualifications

• Previous Food & Beverage leadership experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• University/College degree in a related discipline preferred.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Windows applications required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10 outlet managers and coordinate with banquet staff.
• Recruit outlet managers and support recruitment of F&B leaders.
• Oversee opening and closing of seasonal outlets.
• Analyze F&B trends to forecast revenues and develop plans.
• Develop promotions and sales events to maximize profits.
• Represent outlets in pre-convention meetings and build relationships with groups.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage costs.
• Participate in hotel committees and engage with the community.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Forecasting

Customer service focus

Problem solving

Education

University/College degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, exceptional service and flavours are the hallmarks of every dining experience. Grow your leadership strengths as Assistant Director, Food & Beverage, where you will ensure outstanding operating results through exciting menu offerings and promotions,

About the role

At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, exceptional service and flavours are the hallmarks of every dining experience. Grow your leadership strengths as Assistant Director, Food & Beverage, where you will ensure outstanding operating results through exciting menu offerings and promotions, an engaged team and consistent guest satisfaction. Our mission is to make Food & Beverage the heart and soul of all of our hotels by creating a free standing food & beverage mentality in our hotels that is relevant, profitable and exciting; connecting us, our guests, and the community together. Competitive Salary: $100,000-$105,000 gross annually, based on previous experience & education What you will be doing: Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service Leading a team of 10 outlet managers (30 Asst F&B management supports) and working with the banquet team in delivering an exceptional guest experience Recruit outlet managers and support in recruitment of all Food & Beverage leaders Oversee the opening and closing of seasonal outlets Analyze food and beverage business trends to develop accurate forecasts, closure plans, recruitment plans and strategies to maximize profits Direct and assist in the development and implementation of promotional and sales events Guide and develop outlets managers while executing individual(s) succession plans Constantly seek out new revenue driving initiatives Forecast monthly revenue for the outlets Represent the outlets in pre-convention meetings and build relationships with groups to ensure maximum capture in the outlets Be an ambassador of the community and participate in local events Maintain a strong relationship with suppliers and negotiate the best possible prices An active member in hotel committees Conduct regular research of direct competition Develop detailed design briefs for capital projects Other duties as assigned Previous Food & Beverage experience in a senior leadership role required Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required University/College degree in a related discipline preferred 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 Ability to to understand and work with AI