Head of Restaurant Operations — Luxury Island Resort

Accor; Hawaii; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing benefits

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Employee discounts

Complimentary meals on property

Career growth opportunities

Travel discounts with Accor

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Fairmont Orchid Hawaiʻi, a premier luxury resort, seeks a Director of Restaurants to lead all dining outlets with a focus on guest experience, brand standards, and financial performance. You will collaborate with the Culinary Team to develop distinctive concepts, menus and service experiences that reflect Hawaiʻi’s culture and the Fairmont brand.

You will manage a high-performing team, drive profitability, and maintain excellence across all restaurant operations while upholding sustainability

Qualifications

• Strong F&B operations experience with at least 5 years in luxury resorts and at least 2 years in a similar role.
• Experience in high-volume hotel settings is highly desirable.
• Creative mindset with ability to lead projects and expand responsibilities.
• Sommelier or mixologist training is an advantage in luxury dining.
• Outstanding social and public relations skills to engage guests and media.

Responsibilities

• Drive the financial and operational objectives for all restaurant outlets, managing revenue, labor, food & beverage costs and expenses.
• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations and strategy across multiple outlets within the 540-room resort, ensuring brand standards and service excellence.
• Elevate guest experiences with distinctive dining concepts, menus, and service styles aligned with Fairmont Orchid’s identity.
• Collaborate with Culinary Team to develop concepts, menus, activations and outlet identities across venues.
• Oversee training, development and career growth of restaurant leaders and colleagues to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

F&B Operations

High-volume hospitality

Creativity & leadership

Sommelier training

Mixologist training

Social & PR skills

Job description

Fairmont Orchid Hawaiʻi, a premier luxury resort, seeks a Director of Restaurants to lead all dining outlets with a focus on guest experience, brand standards, and financial performance. You will collaborate with the Culinary Team to develop distinctive concepts, menus and service experiences that reflect Hawaiʻi’s culture and the Fairmont brand.

You will manage a high-performing team, drive profitability, and maintain excellence across all restaurant operations while upholding sustainability