Restaurant General Manager - Lakeview Lounge (Contract)

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Lake Louise; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized staff accommodation

Complimentary meal per shift

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan with employer matching

Employee travel program

Mountain Explorer Travel Program

Talent development opportunities

Job summary

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Banff National Park is seeking a dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead day-to-day operations under the Food & Beverage leadership team. Start Date: October 2026. You will drive service standards, team engagement and financial performance across the restaurant.

Ideal candidates have prior F&B department head experience, strong leadership, and a hospitality degree. This role offers on-site accommodation subsidies and a pathway to higher management within Fairmont and

Qualifications

• Previous F&B department head level experience required.
• Must have strong, proven leadership qualities and management skills.
• Post-Secondary Degree in Hospitality or Food and Beverage Management an asset
• Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision/ability to maintain high service levels under pressure

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Fairmont service standards through disciplined administration of departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure effective working relationships and clear communication with colleagues and leaders in the restaurant and other departments
• Develop and administer the departmental Employee Engagement Survey Action Plan
• Critically assess procedures, policies, and methods of operation and alter them where necessary
• Ensure the financial success of the department by monitoring productivities, revenues and costs; proactively implement appropriate procedures or programs
• Ensure that all equipment, fixtures, and furniture of the department are kept in the best repair possible and are used in a safe and proper manner
• Achieve or exceed all targeted objectives as it relates to our pillars (VOS, EOS, etc.)
• Ensure the successful seasonal transition of the restaurant
• Departmental payroll administration
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives

Education

Post-secondary degree in Hospitality or F&B Management

Job description

Company Description

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!

Job Description

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is seeking a dynamic Restaurant Manager. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, this position will be responsible for the effective and efficient day-to-day operation. This position is ideal for the individual who aspires to increase department head level experience, manage multiple operations and continue the growth towards the next management level in Food & Beverage. Let's take your career to new heights.

Start Date: October 2026

Job Duties Include

• Develop and enhance Fairmont service standards through disciplined administration of departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure effective working relationships and clear communication is maintained with all colleagues and leaders in the restaurant and other departments
• Develop and administer the departmental Employee Engagement Survey Action Plan
• Critically assess procedures, policies, and methods of operation and alter them where necessary
• Ensure the financial success of the department by monitoring productivities, revenues and costs. To proactively implement appropriate procedures or programs wherever necessary
• Ensure that all equipment, fixtures, and furniture of the department are kept in the best repair possible and are used in a safe and proper manner
• Achieve or exceed all targeted objectives as it relates to our pillars (VOS, EOS, etc.)
• Ensure the successful seasonal transition of the restaurant
• Departmental payroll administration
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous F&B department head level experience required
• Must have strong, proven leadership qualities and management skills
• Post-Secondary Degree in Hospitality or Food and Beverage Management an asset
• Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to multitask and work with minimal supervisionAbility to maintain high service levels under pressure

Job Perks & Benefits

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Aff... (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

Visa Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.