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  1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. FAIRMONT
  4. Food & Beverage

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Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica, United States

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REF74859U

Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Region

Luxury & Lifestyle


Company Description

Assistant Director, Food & Beverage

 

At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, exceptional service and flavours are the hallmarks of every dining experience. Your leadership and vision as Director, Outlets will drive outstanding operating results – and ensure our Outlets are not only preferred dining destinations, but also engaging places to work.

Hotel Overview: 

Situated atop the scenic bluffs overlooking Santa Monica Beach, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is just a stone's throw away from some of Southern California’s best attractions including Santa Monica Pier and its historic carousel as well as Third Street Promenade -- famous for its fine restaurants, live entertainment, movie theatres, shopping, local artists' scene and a weekly farmer’s market.

- Pay Range: $95,000 to $110,900 Yearly Salary


Job Description

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of F&B, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:  

- To supervise the function of all F&B colleagues, facilities and financial performance to ensure maximum departmental profit and cost efficiency is achieved.

- To manage yearly the pre-opening, opening, running and closing of all Banqueting events at the same high level of standard as our regular outlets.

- To control and analyze, on an on-going basis, in order to optimize the following: quality levels of products and service, guest satisfaction, quality measurements (such as LQA & Fairmont Benchmarks), merchandising and marketing, financial performance and hygiene and cleanliness.

- To coordinate and supervise the preparation, presentation and service of food and beverage products to ensure the highest quality at all times.

- To keep an up-to-date standard recipe file for F&B items to include sales history, sales mix, actual costs, potential costs, par stock and production time.

- To ensure maintenance and programming of all F&B systems.

- To ensure that all hardware is operational and updated.

- To organize annual maintenance of the contingency systems that support IT&T equipment and systems.

- Identify F&B technology trends that might be suitable and appropriate for the operation.

- To participate in public relation activities or promotional activities designed at enhancing the image and profitability of the food and beverage department of the hotel.

- To work with Sales and Public Relations to manage the roll out of the annual promotional schedule and to create additional programs or promotions to improve the profitability and image of the F&B operation.

- To encourage usage of social media for F&B brand awareness, guest feedback and increased revenues and assess outcome.

- To monitor and analyze the competitors’ operations in order to assess their activities and trends and to ensure that we keep getting better to keep us the best.

- To review and analyze market trends globally and locally in order to keep up to date in our operation.

Technical Skills:

- Excellent knowledge of all aspects of F&B Operations, including Banqueting, Restaurant and Bar Management, In Room Dining, Culinary and Stewarding.

- Ability to operate multi-functional banqueting space with Starlight Ballroom and 12 meeting rooms.

-  Ability to assemble, analyze, understand integrated spreadsheets, and complex information.

- Prioritization and organizational skills necessary to meet deadlines and project execution.

- Experience in developing strategic business and/or Food and Beverage plans.

- Knowledge in Food and Beverage budget preparation, profit and loss statement analysis and forecasting.

- Strong background on Food and Beverage cost control and technical knowledge.

- Experience in dealing with a multi-cultural environment and people oriented.

- Excellent leadership, organizational, planning, decision-making and analytical skills

- Ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.

- Able to facilitate change in the working environment for continuous improvement

 


Qualifications

Qualifications:

- Previous Food & Beverage experience in a senior leadership role required

- Minimum 5 years of experience in Food & Beverage management experience in a 5-star luxury hotel

- Fine dining & Banqueting experience is preferred

- Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required

- 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

 


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

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