Hozpitality - Food and Beverage Manager

Description The Food and Beverage Manager is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior leadership. This position reports to the Director of F&B. The Food and Beverage Manager will be responsible for managing the day to day operation of the restaurant, banquets, lounges and any other F&B outlets along with the Director of F&B. This role will work closely with the Director of F&B and other departments to ensure seamless service in our outlets creating exceptional experiences for our guests and colleagues. Duties: • Manages the restaurants and lounges while supporting other Food and Beverage outlets • Works closely with other hotel departments • Responsible for short and long term planning of staffing needs • Ensure effective hiring, training, development, promotion and continuous reinforcement • Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and colleague satisfaction results • Full understanding of colleague engagement • Support development and implementation of creative strategies for revenue enhancement and cost containment at the outlets with the Director of F&B • Manage within the approved plans for outlets • Responsible for maintaining a high energy, positive, professional appearance • Plan, coordinate & manage special events and holiday functions • Set and follow Health and Safety standards • Attend meetings as required • Serve as a role model for all colleagues • Ability to create and share cost saving tactics and ideas Qualifications
• Requires full flexibility, ability to work weekends, evenings, nights and holidays and a varied schedule • Understanding of the local market with the ability to legally work in Canada • Must have smart serve and food handler certification • A true desire to understand and anticipate the needs of others in a fast paced environment • Refined verbal and written communication skills • Must be proficient in general computer knowledge, including a working knowledge of point of sale systems • Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized • Candidates should possess proven leadership skills • Strong food and beverage knowledge • Ability to work long shifts while moving between various outlets • Beverage knowledge must include wine, spirits and beer • Ability to create a refined and innovative bar experience • Luxury Hotel or independent upscale bar F&B experience considered an asset • thorough understanding and compliance with all health and safety regulations • 3 years of progressive F&B leadership required • Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, and effective in providing exceptional customer service