Director, Food & Beverage

Job Description
Every memorable Fairmont Macdonald dining experience begins with an elevated, luxurious experience that incorporates exceptional service with outstanding food and beverage creations. Everything has its place. It is through the vision of the Director, Food & Beverage, excellent communication skills and hands‑on work with their team, that patrons and guests receive an outstanding experience from start to finish.

You are the ultimate creative spirit in the division! You are constantly bringing ideas, new food and cocktail trends to the team. You are an expert in Edmonton’s and other metropolitan’s restaurant and bar scene and an upscale wine connoisseur. You are living your passion for food & beverage industry every day and you will never lower your standards to only settle for mediocracy.

Reporting to the Hotel Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the food & beverage, guest service, quality and consistency is maintained to exceed all other properties within the city. Through your leadership and by engaging your team, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald's food & beverage experience will set the ultimate luxury standard and create memorable experience in a building which is the social centerpiece of the city of Edmonton.

Responsibilities and essential job functions
Leadership and Strategic planning

Lead and coordinate Events, Culinary, Stewarding, and Outlets teams, fostering a culture of high integrity, empathy, trust, and respect.

Leading by example with high integrity, empathy on the basis of trust and respect

Ensure strict adherence to Fairmont Brand Standards across all Food and Beverage Division areas.

Increases level of guest satisfaction by delivering an improved product through colleague development and job engineering;

Act as a key member of the Leadership and Crisis Management teams, providing strategic guidance and support as needed.

Assist in the preparation, presentation, and achievement of the hotel's Business Plan, including the Operating Budget, Marketing and Sales Plan, and Capital Budget.

Develop and deliver monthly financial outlooks for the Food and Beverage Division. Analyze trends and develop strategies to maximize profitability.

Ensures the development and accuracy and delivery of monthly financial outlooks for the Food and Beverage Division.

Market Analysis & Community Engagement

Conduct in-depth analysis of Food and Beverage business trends, local and regional competitive set, and benchmarking in service quality, food offerings, pricing and profitability.

Collaborate directly with food producers, suppliers, and procurement to ensure the highest quality of products for the hotel.

Develop partnerships and community initiatives within the marketplace to enhance the hotel's offerings and storylines.

Creating and updating menus that appeal to target markets, considering seasonal availability, dietary trends and cost‑effective ingredients. Ensuring menus are innovative, appealing and profitable.

Qualifications

University Degree or College diploma in Hotel or F&B Management and/or culinary institute is preferred;

Valid Food Safety/Food Handler’s Certification and Smart Serve Certification;

Valid Pro serve certification and must maintain certification;

Minimum of 6 years of progressive leadership within hotel Food & Beverage operations;

Experience managing progressive beverage program in multi‑outlet operation, focusing on trends.

Proven ability to drive revenues and profit, without sacrificing colleague and customer experiences with strong business acumen.

Proven ability in menu concept and design, effective marketing, and online reputation management.

Excellent business skills, including pricing, revenue management and cost controls;

Excellent communication, organizational skills and interpersonal skills to assist in problem resolution with guests.

Additional Information

Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like;
Mental Health (up to $5,000/year),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 worldwide

Comprehensive wellness platform (Greenshield) for employee mental health and wellbeing support

Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills

Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit.

Visa Requirements
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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