Assistant Director, Food & Beverage

Company Description

Are you a passionate Food & Beverage professional? Then, we have the job for you, Assistant Director, Food & Beverage at Fairmont Pacific Rim at the ocean's edge, a modern oasis, the Fairmont Pacific Rim is the most remarkable address in the city with its breathtaking harbour views, luxurious accommodation, rave-worthy cuisine and warm hospitality. Discover Fairmont Pacific Rim - and discover Vancouver as part of our world class team.

What is in it for you:

• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire and shift meals
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Travel reimbursement program for a TransLink monthly pass
• Access to our comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, dental, vision benefits; life and disability insurance; pension with company match; and Registered Retirement Savings Program (RRSP) and a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Complimentary hotel stay for newly hired employees with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, holiday, and birthday leave
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Complimentary meal through our Colleague Dining Program
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21!
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our region and across the world!

What You Will Be Doing

• Meet outlet managers to review schedules, assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job/company performance
• Review forecast and budget and oversee
• Overseeing all outlets, Lobby Lounge and Raw Bar, Botanist Restaurant, In Room Dining, Cabana Bar, and Banquets under the Director, Food & Beverage
• Oversee all areas of the atmosphere: includes maintenance, cleanliness, and music
• Review staff onboarding to ensure colleagues are set up for success
• Oversee all Recruitment, Training & Development, and Performance Management of the Food & Beverage division
• Oversee all guest satisfaction metrics
• Create a positive culture and working environment where the workplace is structured to encourage and support employees to achieve their goals and succeed
• Monitor inventory, operating pars and oversee plan purchasing
• Regularly audit outlets and review competitive set
• Review weekly work schedules for all personnel in accordance with staffing guidelines and adjust schedules to meet business demands
• Oversee payroll and accuracy
• Ensure that all information is widely shared and communicated throughout the Hotel, the Food & Beverage Division, and in all Marketing communications

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• 6 years' experience in a multi-faceted Food & Beverage operation, including 4 years’ experience as a department head, preferably in a luxury/upscale setting, preferably including free standing restaurant experience, Banquets, IRD & Stewarding.
• Hospitality Management and/or Food & Beverage Management Degree or Diploma preferred
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a demanding, multi-cultural, diverse environment within required deadlines
• Proficient with Micros, Avero and MS Office or similar an asset
• Must be flexible to work schedule which includes evenings, weekends and holidays
• Successful record leading teams that have effectively made progress on guest satisfaction and service delivery

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

• Discover Fairmont Pacific Rim - and discover Vancouver as part of our rockstar team.
• At the ocean's edge a modern oasis, the Fairmont Pacific Rim is the most remarkable address in the city with its breathtaking harbour views, luxurious accommodation, rave-worthy cuisine and warm hospitality.

Eligibility Requirements

• Visa Requirements: Candidates must possess valid work authorization for Canada. The Hotel is unable to assist with obtaining work authorization.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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