Assistant Food & Beverage Director

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, where lively vibes and peaceful ocean views meet. Located minutes from Old San Juan, on the award-winning Isla Verde Beach in Puerto Rico. The resort features four pools, villa rooms, live entertainment, a Well & Being Spa and Fitness Center, paddleboards, luxury cabanas, signature dining at Caña, El San Juan Beach Club, Meat Market, and Chandelier Bar featuring a 7,000 Crystal Chandelier.

What is in it for you

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities 

Fairmont  El San Juan Hotel Assistant Food and Beverage Director manages the food and beverage operations to maintain high standards of food and beverage quality, service; and marketing to maximize profits through outstanding customer services. This role coordinates/ manages various division projects/duties, software management, marketing, hotel communication, human resources communication and reporting, training, finance purchase and expense management, reservations, and various duties as assigned by the Director of F&B.  This role may at times when business volume requires, provides shift coverage to various areas of the food and beverage division as well; and will have a flexible work shift schedule thru the week varying from morning to evening/ weekdays to weekends based on business needs.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION & SKILLS

• Strong understanding / experience of Hotel Operations in a multi-cultural environment.
• High level of drive for results; adaptable and flexible with the ability to build relationships.
• Strong planning and organizing skills with great attention to details.
• Excellent guest relations, problem solving and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Working knowledge of Point of Sale
• Four-year college degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management required

EXPERIENCE

• Five to seven years’ experience in all facets of hotel and food & beverage operations and at least 1 year in a similar position or a minimum of 5 years in a senior restaurant manager role in a luxury hotel environment is required
• Experience with supervision of employees required.
• Hospitality experience preferred

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