Food & Beverage Coordinator

Explore limitless possibilities, dreams and adventures on Hawai’i Island as you blaze a trail for a rewarding career in hospitality. Embrace our passion for Hawai’i’s heritage, culture and traditions with amazing career opportunities that await you in paradise. Journey into a luxury oasis where the aloha spirit comes alive.

Fairmont Orchid is an award-winning luxury resort located on the majestic Kohala Coast of Hawai‘i Island. Immerse yourself in an authentic Hawaiian experience, surrounded by 32 oceanfront acres of lush tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls and a tranquil white sand beach and lagoon. Hawai‘i’s warmth and serenity are reflected throughout the design of our family-friendly hotel accommodations with spacious guest rooms, suites and the exclusive Fairmont Gold concierge floor.

Resort amenities include our Spa Without Walls, a 10,000-square-foot oceanfront pool, cultural activities, onsite restaurants, access to world-class golf, a 24/7 fitness center and a 10-court tennis pavilion. Inspired by culture, well-being and genuine aloha, Fairmont Orchid welcomes you to experience authentic Hawai‘i.

* benefit available for fulltime or part time employees while being a part of the Fairmont Orchid ‘Ohana

• Preferred provider medical/drug/vision benefits starting at $16.98 for employees*
• We put you first & value you with employer paid coverage for group life and accidental insurance coverage ($7,500) + Coverage is available for your ‘ohana!*
• We believe that hospitality has the power to unlock a better tomorrow with our 401(k)/retirement saving plan & matching program.
• Don’t just live in the moment – own your moment with 11 paid holiday/personal days per year + 10 days of paid vacation that begin accruing immediately*
• We go the extra mile by offering 50% discounts at hotel restaurants, 30% discount on retail items at our Fairmont Store & 30% discount of services offered in our Spa Without Walls.
• We are globetrotters taking advantage of our Travel Program with employee discounts at Accor properties + Friends & Family rates (5,000+ hotels worldwide)*
• Complimentary meals in our employee dining facility

The Food and Beverage Coordinator is the administrative backbone of all Food and Beverage for Fairmont Hotels in Hawai'i and reports to Fairmont Orchids Director of Food and Beverage. This position supports the department in all their administrative needs, oversees the overall office organization, assists with menu designs, training processes, analyzing data, large party reservations for restaurant (Private Dining Experiences in Brown’s Beach House) and all relevant departments in ensuring compliance with corporate standards.

• Consistently offer professional, engaging, and friendly service.
• Coordinating and supporting all aspects of Food and Beverage activities, including taking reservations, coordinating and reserving private bookings in outlets, etc.
• Process booking contracts and distribute them through proper channels internally as required.
• Maintain an accurate supply of all Food and Beverage Supplies
• Arrange and conduct walk throughs of restaurant areas as needed
• Coordinate with other departments within the hotels to ensure the distribution of pertinent information, i.e., booking reservations, contracts, order forms, memos, etc., and maintain an orderly working environment.
• Provide administrative support, i.e., processing of invoices, maintain restaurant bookings/activities, ordering supplies
• Prepare collateral and amenities as requested by the Food and Beverage Director.
• Actively participate in industry and hotel training programs.
• Be an effective team player within the Food and Beverage team of Fairmont Hotels Hawai'i and with other team members in Catering and Conventions, Guest Services, Sales & Marketing, and other key areas within the hotel and the region.
• Actively seek opportunities to improve systems and procedures.
• Display a willingness to manage additional responsibilities and duties as required.
• Attend all Food and Beverage meetings and other meetings as required.
• Assist with all departmental recruitment seeking
• Participate in at least one hotel committee…