Bar & Restaurant Manager, ARC - Full Time

Company Description

Company Description

Fairmont Waterfront redefines hospitality with Pure Coastal Luxury. Our award-winning hotel, nestled on Vancouver's stunning waterfront, is consistently celebrated by top publications like Conde Naste Traveler and recognized as a Great Place to Work® Canada for a second consecutive year. We are Industry leaders in sustainability & embody our commitment to our community, featuring Vancouver's first green roof & rooftop apiary.

Our Culture is strongly rooted in diversity, inclusion, professional growth and development - over 60% of promotions are from within. We are committed to empowering ambitious individuals to thrive. If you're a visionary who shares our values and passion for excellence, join us to help shape the future of luxury hospitality.

Why work at Fairmont Waterfront?

• Sustainability and community commitment- recognized with 5 Green Leaves Certification rating from Green Key Global since 2011
• Empowering Women in Leadership
  - More than 50% of leadership team including Executive Level, are women
• Celebrating Diversity - our team represents over 60+ countries, fostering an inclusive andglobal community
• Strong Culture of Belonging for the 2
  
  SLGBTQIA+ communityprovidingyear-round support,including gender inclusive change rooms
• Generous perks
  - Enjoy discounted rates at over 5,800 Accor hotels worldwide through our Colleague Travel Discount Program
  * food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program
• Comprehensive Benefits - through our Benefit Plan
  * including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!
• Dining Discounts
  - Get 50% off at our dining establishments in Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler through our Food& Beverage Discount Program
• Opportunities to grow at Fairmont Waterfront and across the world at over 5,800 properties with Accor Group
• Exclusive Experiences
  - One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program
• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience. Salary range $70,000.00 - $72,000.00 annually

Summary of Responsibilities

Reporting to the General Manager of ARC Restaurant and In Room Dining, the Restaurant and Bar Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and continued development of ARC Restaurant and Lounge as well as supporting In Room Dining. This role works closely with the General Manager and contributes to the strategic, operational, and financial goals established by the Director of Food and Beverage.

The position combines strong restaurant operations with a particular focus on cocktail programming, bar management, wine knowledge, revenue generation, and exceptional luxury service.

The successful candidate will be an engaging and visible leader who creates memorable guest experiences while building a high performing, motivated, and accountable team. With an entrepreneurial mindset, the Restaurant and Bar Manager will identify opportunities to grow revenue, enhance programming, improve operational performance, and strengthen ARC’s position within Vancouver’s competitive dining scene.

• Lead the daily operations of ARC Restaurant and Lounge, as well as In Room Dining operations, ensuring consistent service, food, beverage, and presentation standards.
• Support the F&B Division in achieving the financial, operational, colleague engagement, and guest experience goals.
• Oversee the bar operation, including cocktail development in compliance to corporate guidelines, purchasing, inventory, beverage costs, quality control, and colleague training.
• Analyze sales, menu performance, operating expenses to identify revenue and profitability opportunities.
• Create and execute effective promotions, events, partnerships, pricing strategies, and beverage activations in collaboration with culinary, marketing, and hotel leadership.
• Actively contribute to achieve financial targets through effective forecasting, scheduling, labour management, inventory control, purchasing, and expense management.
• Lead, coach, and inspire restaurant and bar colleagues while supporting recruitment, onboarding, training, recognition,…