Senior Palm Court Manager

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Be a part of the historic castle on the park, The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed hotel, a timeless landmark capturing memories since 1907. Located in the heart of midtown, The Plaza now features 282 luxury hotel rooms and suites, the elegant Champagne Bar as well as the legendary Palm Court, New York City’s premier destination for afternoon tea. The Plaza offers the Five Diamond standard of excellence and sophistication while offering an authentically local and unrivalled experience for our guest.

At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, exceptional service and flavors are the hallmarks of every dining experience. We invite you to develop your leadership strengths as a Senior Food & Beverage Manager in the Palm Court– and let your passion for guest service drive consistent guest satisfaction, an engaged team and outstanding operating results.

Hotel Overview:  

Be a part of the historic castle on the park, The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed hotel, a timeless landmark capturing memories since 1907. Located in the heart of midtown, The Plaza now features 282 luxury hotel rooms and suites, the elegant Champagne Bar and stylish Rose Club, as well as the legendary Palm Court, New York City’s premier destination for afternoon tea. The Plaza offers the Five Diamond standard of excellence and sophistication while offering an authentically local and unrivalled experience for our guest.

Compensation: $95,000 - $100,000 per annum, depending on experience Plus Bonus

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:             

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Lead the F&B team in all aspects of the department and ensure service standards are followed
• Handle guest concerns and react quickly and professionally
• To assist in recruiting and training all Colleagues
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
• Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings
• Maximize revenues by communicating regularly with the Food and Beverage teams to implement agreed upon strategies, practices and promotions
• Have full knowledge of all Outlet menus
• Assist in managing the departmental budget
• Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• 2+ years of previous Food and Beverage leadership experience required
• Experience managing in a union environment required
• Previous point of sale system experience required
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• University/College degree in a related discipline preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

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