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Director Food & Beverage

Director Food & Beverage for larger City Resort Hotel

in a major Metropolitan City

We are currently seeking a Director Food & Beverage for a larger City Resort Hotel in a major Metropolitan City, location in central Canada.

Our client is a City Hotel with multiple Food & Beverage outlets and we are looking for an established Director Food & Beverage with a background in luxury Hotels with multiple Food & Beverage outlets.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic, trend-conscious, Food & Beverage professional, who understands the particular demands of excellent food and service standards.

Position Summary

The ideal Candidate is a very active and involved leader, experienced in management of multiple people in a multi-outlet operation, preferably a 4 or 5  Star Hotel and/or upscale multiple restaurant group experience.

Excellent, professional working environment.

The Director of Food & Beverage creates the vision and direction for the F&B department. This position requires a highly self-motivated individual who possesses superior communications skills as well as a passion for the Hospitality Industry and lifestyle.

This role requires a solid background in multiple level Restaurant Management, Banquets and Events.

The Director Food & Beverage maintains high standards of quality, service and operational systems to maximize profits. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: the selection, hiring, training and development of team members, oversight of departmental administration, implementation of effective control of inventory and labour costs.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

10+ Years experience in the Food & Beverage Industry, 

4 or 5 Star Hotel and/or multiple restaurant group experience.

Minimum 5 years senior food and beverage management experience, preferably handling multiple outlets, and diverse concepts.

Food and Beverage “front of the house” management experience with demonstrated knowledge.

Extensive knowledge of Restaurant, Bar/Lounge, and Event operational procedures.

Financial management skills e.g., ability to understand, create and manage operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling.

Ability to acquire and maintain relationships e.g., associates, customers, vendors.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Self-motivated, with a positive attitude and a consistent display of professionalism.

Computer literate with MS Office applications and excellent understanding of POS systems.

Innovative, detail oriented, and quality conscious.

Certifications as required to comply with provincial regulations.

Extensive knowledge about wine; Educational certification an asset.

Knowledge of liquor control procedures.

Training in management and employee development required.

Continuous training and education to keep abreast of changes in the industry and external environment.

University or Hospitality Diploma, preferred.

Excellent Salary and Bonus Package

Interested candidates please forward complete Resumé in confidence to: carla@dietzelintl.com

Or please call us @ 604 738 2433

Director, Food and Beverage

Director Food & Beverage for Renowned, First Class Luxury Hotel in Whistler

We are currently seeking a Director Food & Beverage for a very high end, Hotel-Resort in Whistler, British Columbia.

Our client is a well-known first class hotel in Whistler looking for an established Director Food & Beverage with a hands-on management approach and a background in luxury Hotels and fine dining establishments.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic, trend-conscious, Food & Beverage professional, who understands the particular demands of excellent food and service standards.

Position Summary

The Director of Food& Beverage creates the vision and direction for the F&B department alongside the Executive Chef and holds the ultimate responsibility in the department for overall engagement and training of the staff, guest satisfaction and financial performance. This position requires a highly self-motivated individual who can manage with minimal direction and interact with guests at a high-level as well as train staff to deliver exceptional service. This position is an integral part of the senior leadership team and must possess superior communications skills as well as a passion for the Hospitality Industry and lifestyle.

Leading a multi-facetted F&B operation, this role requires a hands-on leader and mentor that strives for service excellence and has a solid background in upscale/fine dining Restaurant Management, Banquets and Events and Hotel F&B operations as well as extensive wine knowledge.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ combined experience in a senior leadership position within F&B.
  • Thorough background in fine dining and lounge service.
  • Understanding of Restaurant, Bar/Lounge / Banquet and Events procedures.
  • Effective decision making skills and strong problem solving skills.
  • Financial management skills e.g., ability to understand, create and manage operating budgets, 
forecasting and scheduling.
  • Ability to acquire and maintain relationships e.g., associates, customers, vendors.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated, with a positive attitude and a consistent display of professionalism.
  • Computer literate with MS Office applications and excellent understanding of POS systems.
  • Innovative, detail oriented, and quality conscious.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Education in hospitality management an asset.
  • Certifications as required to comply with provincial regulations.
  • Extensive knowledge about wine; Educational certification an asset.

Excellent Salary, Bonus and Benefits

Interested candidates please forward complete Resumé in confidence to: carla@dietzelintl.com

Or please call @ 604 738 2433

 Confidentiality assured to all interested candidates