Director of Food and Beverage

ANdAZ; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Ottawa is seeking a Director of Food and Beverage to drive exceptional guest experiences. The role involves overseeing all food and beverage operations, leading the team, managing the budget, and ensuring compliance with health and service standards. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers great health benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits

Employer RRSP Matching Contributions

Complimentary hotel nights

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training and development

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive hotel Food and Beverage experience.
• Preferred previous hotel pre-opening experience.
• Ability to work various shifts including late nights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct Food and Beverage operations for the hotel.
• Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Executive Committee.
• Implement and maintain food and beverage sales/marketing programs.

Skills

Effective interaction with diverse backgrounds

Leadership skills

Professional presentation skills

Customer service focus

Communication skills in English

Education

Hotel / Hospitality degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A Director of Food and Beverage

Join the team at Andaz Ottawa as our next Director of Food and Beverage — a key leadership role driving exceptional guest experience. We build connections, celebrate success and create inclusive environments together. It’s a career for people who care. As a member of the property’s Executive Committee, the Director of Food and Beverage is a highly visible role with exposure to senior and corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager. The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for overseeing and directing Banquets, Restaurants, In-Room Dining, Lounges, and any other Food or Beverage related areas operated by Hyatt. They will be responsible for establishing productivity levels, policies & procedures and brand standards for all Food and Beverage outlets and offerings within Andaz Ottawa.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the Food and Beverage operations in the front and back of the house
• Develop and recommend the budget, marketing plans and objectives and manage within those approved plans
• Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Executive Committee
• Implement and maintain F&B sales / marketing programs
• Direct and oversee the development of colleagues
• Hire, train, empower, coach and counsel, performance and salary reviews
• Direct the implementation of the payroll, reports, forecasts, inventory and budget for food and beverage operations
• Coordinate food and beverage operations with other hotel departments to ensure efficient guest service
• Resolve customer complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality
• Implement procedures to increase guest and associate satisfaction
• Exercise quality control for both food and beverage
• Maintaining Hyatt standards of service and ensuring their implementation
• Performing daily walk-through to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Hyatt Corporate standards
• Maintain communications with Corporate Colleague
• Coach and counsel colleagues to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
• Strategize and execute plans to increase revenue from all F&B outlets

Skills And Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds
• 6 years or more of progressive hotel Food and Beverage experience
• With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
• Service-oriented style with professional presentation skills
• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior role in a food and beverage environment or director position
• Proven leadership skills
• Hotel / Hospitality degree is an asset
• Strong attributes : high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leadership, proven track record in high volume concepts, effective communication, strong customer service and bottom-line focus
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
• Experience implementing new F&B concepts
• Ability to work various shifts – morning, evenings and late nights
• Ability to stand for long periods and provide hands-on support on the floor when required

Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits for you and your dependents and paid medical days
• Employer RRSP Matching Contributions
• Complimentary hotel nights, friends, and family discounts at Hyatt properties around the world
• Complimentary meals during shift at the colleague cafeteria
• Discounts on food and beverages
• Discounted transit passes
• Wellbeing programs
• Recognition programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Excellent training and professional development
• 2025 Great Place To Work Certified

About Andaz Ottawa

Hyatt Hotel Corporation has redefined the hotel experience that reflects the Hindi meaning of "Andaz : personal style". Local inspirations, simplified luxuries, uncompromised service and leading-edge design all create the Andaz concept which is growing worldwide. At Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market, part of Hyatt’s distinguished lifestyle Andaz brand, we bring destination-inspired hospitality to the heart of Ottawa.

As a member of the Hyatt family, we cultivate a culture rooted in care, inclusivity, and genuine connection. Our colleagues select us because we provide amazing opportunities, growth and development, a caring and inclusive culture.

Andaz Ottawa is dedicated to offering employment accommodation in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for a job opportunity, please inform the Human Resources department if you require accommodations.

Visit careers.hyatt.com to apply