Food & Beverage Assistant Manager

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary upgrades

Discounted stays across Fairmont & RTA

Dining and wellness discounts

Job summary

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is seeking a Food & Beverage Assistant Manager to lead dining operations and elevate guest experiences in a luxury hotel setting.

You will oversee service standards, coordinate with culinary teams, manage reservations and events, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvements while ensuring compliance with brand and property guidelines. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent required; a Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of leadership experience or equivalent preferred.
• Experience balancing nightly revenue and posting corrections.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make critical decisions without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional, friendly service to guests and maintain high service standards.
• Engage with guests professionally, making them feel welcome and valued.
• Coordinate special requests and manage guest profiles in reservation systems.
• Collaborate with culinary teams to ensure seamless service and superior guest experience.
• Forecast and schedule labor in line with service standards.
• Manage events, waitlists, and seating to maximize efficiency.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service orientation

Strong English communication

Problem solving

Multitasking ability

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Opera

SynXis

OpenTable

Job description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

Company Description
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
Our Hotel:
Since 1987, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park has been a beacon of luxury hospitality in the heart of the Windy City, consistently creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.

Our hotel boasts 686 spacious guestrooms and suites, including 83 newly renovated Fairmont Gold accommodations, complete with an exclusive lounge. Beyond our guestrooms, we feature over 60,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space. Here, our incredible events, banquets, culinary teams orchestrate everything from major conferences and corporate events to elegant galas and milestone celebrations. Our culinary outlets are equally impressive, highlighted by our signature restaurant, Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval, which offers vibrant Latin cuisine, complemented by our classic day-to-night Lobby Bar.

Our Mission and Values:
At Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, our mission is to create unparalleled luxury experiences, perfectly balancing the serenity of Chicago's iconic parks with the city's vibrant pulse. We believe in the power of connection—between people, place, and purpose. Our core values of authenticity, inclusivity, integrity, and respect guide us daily, fostering a welcoming environment where every team member and guest feels seen, valued, and inspired.

We connect our guests to the true spirit of Chicago through genuine care, thoughtful hospitality, and refined comfort, providing an elevated escape. This commitment extends to our employees, as we are dedicated to building rewarding careers and fostering professional growth within our community.

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is a Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Accor property.

What Awaits You:

• Employee Perks: Enjoy exclusive discounts at the Fairmont Chicago, and Accor properties worldwide—for you and your family.
• Complimentary meals at our on-site employee cafeteria.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Health and Financial Well-Being: Benefit from comprehensive medical and dental coverage, a 401K plan, and convenient direct deposit.
• Limitless Growth: Explore career development opportunities within Fairmont Chicago and beyond. The sky truly is the limit!

Job Description

As the Food & Beverage Assistant Manager, you’ll be supporting the driving force behind our dining experience at Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park. Your leadership, passion, and commitment will ensure exceptional operating results, a thriving team, and consistently delighted guests. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Your Responsibilities:

Guest-Centric Service:

• Consistency: Deliver professional, friendly, and engaging service to our valued guests. Every interaction matters. Ensure that guests have a positive dining experience by maintaining high standards of service.
• Memorable Service: Engage with guests in a professional manner, making them feel welcome and valued
• Special Requests: Coordinate and follow up on special guest requests, collaborating seamlessly with colleagues and management teams
• Guest Recognition: Manage and build a database of special requests and guests’ profiles on Open Table or Host software
• Operational Balance: Manage an array of operational, administrative, and colleague needs adeptly
• Guest Feedback: Manage and address proper customer complaints and special requests promptly and professionally

System Management:

• Policy Adherence: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company, property, and departmental policies and procedures
• Reservation System: Manage the “Open Table” online reservation system efficiently. And be consistent with updating database and reservations
• Menu Engineering: Communicate with management feedback from guests for the menu items and experience

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Culinary Synergy: Work closely with our talented culinary team to ensure seamless service and an exceptional guest experience
• Forecasting and Scheduling: Skillfully manage labor resources oriented towards service standards.
• Efficient Operations: Work independently to ensure smooth day-to-day operation without supervision and along with culinary flow
• Event and Reservations: Manage waitlists and special events and seating arrangements to maximize efficiency

Team Engagement and Development:

• Meetings and Reporting: Attend designated meetings and contribute insights.
• Champion Initiatives: Assist with Silverware programming and obtain designated Avero reports
• Continuous Learning: Participate in ongoing training activities, and spearhead training opportunities for the Food & Beverage Team
• Manuals and Standards: Develop trainings and operating procedures to maintain a high-standard sequence of service
• Team Management: Continuously engage team members and provide correction, coaching, and counseling when necessary

Corporate Compliance and Accuracy:

• Menu and Practices: Ensure compliance with corporate standards in menus and operational practices

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• High school Diploma or equivalent education required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in leadership role, or equivalent preferred
• Ability to perform and oversee nightly audit functions including balancing daily revenue and posting corrections
• Skilled in handling guest complaints professionally and diplomatically during minimal staffing hoursComfortable working independently and making critical decisions without upper management onsite
• Strong knowledge of hotel operations including Front Desk, Concierge, Bell, Guest Services and solid knowledge of front desk protocol and experience working with high profile guests
• Strong knowledge of property management systems such as Opera, SynXis
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Must be observant and quick to respond to various situations while also multitasking and handling stressful situations
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend climb and carry objects as necessary.

Additional Information

Compensation:

$65,000 - $70,000

Visa Requirements:

Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Employee Benefits:

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

Our Values

• Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
• Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.
• Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.
• Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.
• Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.