Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Fairmont Breakers is a beloved feature of the Long Beach skyline, a historic landmark with a character and soul of its own. Originally opened in the roaring twenties as a lavish hotel on the waterfront, Breakers was a sought-after destination for world-famous stars. Following an extensive renovation, Fairmont Breakers returns as Long Beach’s only luxury hotel, restoring one of California’s most storied properties to its original grandeur. It offers 185 boutique rooms and suites; a rooftop pool and terrace; an open-air rooftop lounge with views of the Pacific; a blissful two-story spa, wellness and fitness center; dining venues and bars including a live jazz club; and 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space. Whether exploring the comforts of elevated coastal Italian cuisine in Nettuno or dining among the stars with champagne and caviar in Sky Room, Fairmont Breakers aims to delight all of your senses with artful surroundings and innovative offerings from our culinary team.

• Supervise the daily operation of all Food & Beverage venues, including restaurants, bars, lounges, banquets, and In-Room Dining.
• Coordinate front-of-house service standards and maintain seamless collaboration with culinary, stewarding, and banquets teams.
• Monitor service quality, product presentation, cleanliness, and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs to evaluate readiness, atmosphere, and brand presentation in all venues.
• Support outlet managers with staffing, scheduling, floor coverage, and operational adjustments during peak service periods.

• Support the Director of F&B in budget preparation, forecasting, and monthly P&L analysis for all outlets.
• Monitor and control beverage and labor costs, maintaining target GOP and efficiency benchmarks.
• Conduct menu and beverage program analysis (sales mix, contribution margins, guest preferences) to identify profit opportunities.
• Review pricing strategies and coordinate with culinary and beverage teams on cost control initiatives.
• Assist in tracking competitor activity and local market trends to ensure strategic positioning of Fairmont Breakers’ venues.

• Lead, coach, and mentor outlet managers and service teams to uphold Fairmont standards of gracious, anticipatory service.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes within the F&B division.
• Conduct regular service training sessions and pre-shift briefings emphasizing sequence of service, upselling, and guest engagement.
• Develop leadership pipeline within front-of-house management ranks through coaching and cross-training opportunities.
• Promote a positive, inclusive work culture built on accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.

• Maintain strong presence in all venues during service periods, engaging with guests and resolving service challenges promptly.
• Monitor guest satisfaction scores, social media reviews, and direct feedback to identify areas for improvement.
• Lead guest recovery efforts in partnership with outlet managers, ensuring follow-up and retention strategies are implemented as well as responding to guest reviews online.
• Work with Marketing and PR to roll out promotional events, activations, and collaborations that elevate guest engagement.
• Partner with culinary and beverage teams to align menu narratives, wine programs, and cocktail identity with brand storytelling.

• Ensure Silverware POS, OpenTable, and related systems are optimized, updated, and used consistently across all outlets.
• Ensure all comps, voids and discounts are properly applied, accounted for and signed off by management and updated in the “Daily Operating Packet”
• Review daily revenue reports, cover counts, and labor productivity results to identify performance trends.
• Maintain and update outlet SOPs, sequence of service standards, and operational checklists.
• Ensure compliance with all Fairmont policies, safety procedures, and local health regulations.
• Act as Division Head in the absence of the Director of Food & Beverage.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive Food & Beverage management experience in a luxury or lifestyle hotel environment.
• Strong awareness of current food and beverage trends, including craft cocktail innovation, wine program development, local sourcing, sustainability, and experiential dining concepts.
• Proven ability to empower, grow, and mentor emerging leaders and colleagues, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous development.
• Proven success managing multi-outlet operations, front-of-house teams, and banquet functions.
• Strong financial acumen with working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Silverware POS, and OpenTable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fine dining or high-volume premium restaurant experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What is in it for you:

• Salary range: USD $105,000-120,000 gross per annum
• Discounted hotel rooms and food & beverage rates to employees at our sister properties around the globe.
• We provide learning programs through our Academies to promote growth and development so that you can perform at your full potential.
• 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, like Planet 21 and WATCH

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