Assistant Outlets Manager (Full-Time)

Fairmont Château Laurier is the iconic hotel of Ottawa - Canada's capital city. Built in the age of grandeur, Ottawa's very own castle is a magnificent limestone edifice with turrets and masonry reminiscent of a French château. A symbol of timeless elegance, the hotel combines a distinctive blend of historic charm and modern efficiencies.

What Is In It For You
•    Wonderful company culture - our colleagues are at the heart of all that we do
•    Food & Beverage discount of 50% in our restaurants
•    Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
•    Learning programs through our academies designed to sharpen your skills
•    Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like our Sustainability Program
•    Comprehensive extended health benefits package

Fairmont Château Laurier is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us.

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Engaging service, delicious cuisine and distinctive surroundings make every guest experience at Fairmont Château Laurier a truly memorable affair. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage, the Assistant Outlets Manager will liaise between multiple food and beverage venues to ensure the success of every guest experience – and model exceptional service and leadership skills among your team.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Food & 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 Outlets 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 Outlet 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

Physical Aspects of Position (included but not limited to):

• Standing and walking throughout shift
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending stairs and ramps

Qualifications:

• Previous Food and Beverage leadership experience 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
• Excellent written/spoken English is required, as well as good written/spoken French is an asset
• 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