Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Discover the essence of Maui at Fairmont Kea Lani, Hawai‘i’s only all-suite and villa luxury resort.  Nestled on the pristine white sands of Wailea’s Polo Beach, this award-winning oceanfront paradise defines quintessential Hawaiian luxury with a state-of-the-art spa, island inspired cuisine and authentic cultural experiences. 

What is in it for you:

From full-moon staff hikes and beach clean-ups to appreciation luncheons and birthday holidays, our team provides endless opportunities to learn and grow in both your personal and professional development. Live and work in a place you love!

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision and Dental) including extended benefits like; Basic life insurance, TDI and Long-Term Disability for regular Full-time and Part-time employees
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and matching program
• Paid Vacation, holidays, personal and sick days
• Food & Beverage, Spa and on property specific discounts (venue and property specific discounts may vary)
• Wellness Offerings
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Employee Activities
• Incentive Bonuses

As the the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, you will assist the Director of Food & Beverage in leading the Food and Beverage team operation ensuring the support and guidance is available throughout the resort.  This role will oversee the Food & Beverage division in the absence of the Director of Food and Beverage in coordination with the Executive Chef.  Your leadership will strive to continually improve guest and colleague satisfaction and maximizing financial performance in the Food & Beverage division overall.  

Salary Range:  

What you will be doing: 

• Assist the Director of Food & Beverage to drive divisional financial objectives by preparing budgets, monthly forecasts; effectively controlling labor & operating expenses, driving topline revenue, analyzing variances and initiating corrective action.
• Assist the Director of Food & Beverage to maintain guest satisfaction by monitoring, evaluating, and auditing food, beverage, service offering and standards; implementing and holding leaders accountable to improvements and strategic plans.
• Foster a positive work environment resulting in colleague & leader engagement through consistent communication, garnering feedback and actioning measurable improvement plans.
• Consistently drive innovative promotions, activations, menus, concepts and marketing efforts in partnership with the Sales and Marketing division.
• Control purchases and inventory by partnering with account managers & negotiating contracts.
• Oversee the selection, training, development and career growth of Food and Beverage leaders.
• Prepare and enforce standard operating procedures within Food & Beverage that align with hotel policies.
• Ensure all Fairmont brand standards and programs are in place and maintained.
• Ensure that sanitation, cleanliness and maintenance of the Food & Beverage venues, event spaces, kitchens & public spaces exceed expectations.
• Promote and enforce health and safety awareness as well as ensure the team has a complete understanding of the emergency procedures for the hotel.
• Contribute to the improvement of the overall hotel operation by contributing ideas, making suggestions, soliciting feedback and actively participating in departmental communication meetings.
• Actively drive and promote the Fairmont Kea Lani’s environmental program and division specific initiatives in working towards sustainable operations.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual strategic plan and achieve the goals and targets therein.
• Collaborate with other departments, leaders, colleagues and community to contribute to the overall luxury operation of the hotel.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the English language.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Must be service oriented and capable of communicating effectively with persons involved in all levels of authority, both internally and externally.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail functions.
• Must be able to multi-task and be detail-oriented in a fast paced, high volume environment.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years luxury food and beverage experience in a leadership role is required

Education

• University/College Degree in a related discipline is an asset

Licenses or Certificates          

• TB Clearance
• Maui County Liquor Card
• TIPS Certification
• State of Hawaii Food Safety or ServSafe Certification

All Candidates must be in possession of identification proving authorization to work in the United States as defined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). This Position does not offer sponsorship of Work Visas. Resumes submitted that cannot fulfill these requirements will not be considered.

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

Join our ‘ohana today:  Visit our website to learn more about living and working for Fairmont Hawai’i.  www.fairmonthawaiijobs.com

Why work for Accor?

Discover a world where life pulses with passion!​

Join the Accor Group, an ecosystem of over 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle places, that welcome you.  With us, your personality is valued, your opportunities for growth know no boundaries.  Every action you take has a positive and memorable impact on the experience of our customers, your colleagues, and also, on the planet, contributing to pioneering the art of responsible hospitality.

Hospitality is a work of heart! #fairmonthawaiicareers #alwayskealani