Director of Food and Beverage

Your purpose will be:

Reporting to the Hotel Manager the Director of Food & Beverage is accountable for the overall success of the Food & Beverage Division which includes the performance of The Club Lounge In Room Dining Spa Bar Orangery & Gordon Ramsey restaurant. The successful candidate must be creative dynamic collaborative enthusiastic and passionate about Food and Beverage. They will work to achieve maximum sales and profits as well as ensure guest and colleague satisfaction whilst adhering to established company policies and standards. They will form a close working relationship with the members of the Executive Committee and Department Heads. Analytical skills coaching and leadership development as well as the ability to manage change are all important capabilities for this essential role.

Your key responsibilities & contribution will be:

• Plan and direct the hotels food and beverage operations ensuring the balance between delivering excellent guest service maximising returns and developing the highest potential from all colleagues.
• Assist in the preparation presentation and subsequent achievement of the hotels Business Plan which includes the annual Operating Budget Marketing & Sales Plan and Capital Budget.
• Oversee the development of menus wine lists promotions specifications and standards for all food and beverage operations.
• Work closely with Sales & Marketing to ensure creative activations throughout the year to highlight the F&B offering
• Ensure the implementation of the hotels standards of guest service and constantly seek out ways to improve product and service as well as increase volumes and profits.
• Ensure the smooth operational effectiveness of the food and beverage operating departments through their respective Department Heads.
• Ensure the development and accuracy of monthly financial outlooks/forecasts for the Food & Beverage Division.
• Monitor and act on staffing levels and productivity targets along with labour forecasting
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of Food & Beverage capital projects.
• Be a hotel ambassador for Fairmont Cheshire through social media and other channels
• Key member of the Leadership and Crisis Management teams.
• Work closely with Accor global procurement and Fairmont Cheshire team to lead the tender deal negotiations and ensure spirit and wine volumes are being met throughout the year retros being redeemed and marketing budgets used throughout.
• Active involvement in the recruitment process for all Food & Beverage positions to ensure the hiring of the very best candidates.
• Ensure regular effective communication with all Food & Beverage colleagues through individual departmental communication meetings daily briefings and divisional meetings

Qualifications :

What you will need to do in this role

• 5 to 7 years of experience in all facets of hotel Food & Beverage operations including a minimum 2-3 years of successful management experience essential. Previous Forbes LQA and five star experience is an asset.
• Strong culinary beverage knowledge and a genuine passion and interest in the wider market
• Degree or diploma in Hotel Administration from a recognised University/College Institution or equivalent work experience
• Creative and effective leader and team player possessing a high degree of professionalism emotional intelligence communication and administrative skills (including computer literacy) ambition drive energy and determination.
• An appetite to drive continuous improvement and set a high performance culture across the F&B division.
• Strong financial and cost control knowledge and applications mandatory.

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

Additional Information :

What is in it for you

• Exclusive Discounts:
  • Fairmont Raffles and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)
• Colleague restaurant
• You will benefit from training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits including pension
• 28 days of holiday including public holidays
• 1-5 days service award based on length of service

And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1