Director, Food & Beverage

The Director of Food & Beverage must be creative, dynamic, enthusiastic, and passionate. They will lead with vision and innovation, ensuring world-class dining experiences while driving profitability. The Director will work to achieve maximum sales and profits, as well as enhance guest satisfaction and employee engagement, while adhering to established company policies and luxury brand standards. They will establish strong cross-functional collaboration, forming a close working relationship with the Executive Committee and Department Heads. Proven ability to drive accurate revenue forecasts, enhance profitability, and develop strong leadership within the team is essential.RESPONSIBILITIES:The Director of Food & Beverage will strategically plan and oversee the hotel's food and beverage operations, ensuring the optimal balance between exceptional guest service, profitability, and team development.Lead a high-performing pre-opening team, overseeing multiple food and beverage outlets, bars, and an expansive events space.Develop and implement revenue-generating strategies, working closely with the leadership team to optimize commercial opportunities and maximize financial performance.Take full ownership of the P&L, managing budgets with precision, and continuously identify cost-saving solutions without compromising quality or guest experience.Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to drive menu innovation, sustainability initiatives, and food quality assurance.Lead from the front, actively engaging with guests and employees to foster a dynamic and service-oriented culture.Play a key role in executive decision-making, contributing actively in Executive Committee and Revenue Management meetings to align F&B operations with the hotel’s broader goals.Ensures a clean and SAFE working environment, with continual emphasis on promoting employee health and safetyDevelops menus, promotions, wine lists, specification, service delivery and standards for all food & beverage operationActively develops and participates in the merchandising and marketing of all food and beverage personnel including staff planning, hiring, scheduling, training and personal developmentEnsures the ongoing professional development, growth, and satisfaction of all team membersEnsure the implementation and compliance of minimum standards as outlined in the Fairmont Food and Beverage Core StandardsOversees the training and development of all leaders and colleagues ensuring that they are informed regarding responsible service of alcohol and adherence to hotel and Company policiesActively participates and ensures strong departmental representation on other hotel committees and activitiesAttend monthly departmental meetings to promote effective communication and to discuss goals, development, action plans for hotel and departmental initiatives as well as budget and monthly financial forecasting and reviewsSchedule and execute monthly F&B Leadership meetingsCreates, maintains and encourages excellent public and employee relationsIs a dynamic member of the Executive Committee and participates actively in forecasting, Department Head, departmental and various other committee meetings on a regular basis