Food & Beverage Director

We're seeking a Director of Food & Beverage to join our client's hospitality and conference services team in Cornwall, Ontario.

This is an immediate opening, and the successful candidate will benefit from a potential training overlap with the outgoing leader.
What We Offer

Salary:
Compensation is highly dependent on experience - $85,000–$90,000

Job Type/Shift: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
Competitive compensation structure based on experience includes gratuities and on-site accommodation.

What You’ll Do

Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across multiple food and beverage outlets, including Pub/lounge environments, Banquet & conference services, Restaurant and café outlets, In-room dining and additional on-site venues

Lead, mentor, and develop a large, multi-department F&B team while fostering a strong service culture.

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, P&L performance, labor planning, and cost controls.

Drive revenue growth through menu development, guest experience innovation, event execution, and operational improvements.

Collaborate with Sales, Events, Culinary, and Operations to deliver large-scale conferences, galas, training programs, and special events.

Uphold all health, safety, food service, and liquor regulations.

Maintain high standards of service, quality, and consistency across all venues.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 5 years of senior Food & Beverage leadership experience.

Bilingual - French Spoken

Extensive background in large hotels, conference centres, or full‑service hospitality environments — this is essential.

Experience leading multi‑outlet operations and high‑volume banquet or event facilities.

Strong financial management, staffing, and operational leadership capabilities.

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Event or large-scale festival planning experience is an asset.

A passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences.

If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply today! This position is immediately available
, with a transition period possible for training.

Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in integrated human capital solutions, delivering tailored services in recruitment, assessment and upskilling, operational efficiency, healthcare, and workplace wellbeing. We partner directly with employers to offer candidates the best opportunities at no cost, with a human‑centered approach.

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