Food & Beverage Operations Manager

Job Description:

• Lead and oversee the seamless day-to-day operations of all Food & Beverage outlets including Racines, 1864, Whisky Lounge and in-room dining.
• Drive guest satisfaction, loyalty and brand reputation by delivering memorable dining experiences through personalized service, strong guest engagement and meticulous attention to detail.
• Evaluate changes in guest needs, the guest mix and competitive set in order to recommend and action appropriate product/service and operational changes as necessary.
• Ensure that brand standards, including sustainability initiatives, are maintained.
• Recruit, mentor, coach and develop high-performing teams through structured training, succession planning, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives that foster a positive service culture.
• Coordinate and communicate with all other departments as required to ensure smooth operations, high levels of guest and employee satisfaction and the most effective use of resources.
• Take a proactive and innovative approach to operations in order to maintain market competitiveness and exceptional financial performance.
• Work with the Marketing team to develop creative and effective promotions and to drive their implementation in a timely manner.
• Develop beverage menus for all areas and work with the Executive Chef to develop dining menus.
• Prepare monthly forecasts for restaurant, room service and bar, review daily and monthly financial result and take any required actions.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 -5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a Five-star luxury setting.
• A strong understanding of the overall hotel business with the ability to study, analyse and interpret complex activities and/or information in order to improve new practices or develop new approaches.
• Proven experience in meeting budget and forecast for all costs, including payroll and other expenses.
• Experience in managing and developing a team, including performance management, performance reviews, disciplinary procedures, creating learning and development plans, coaching etc.
• Has a good understanding of luxury guest expectations and desire to meet these expectations.
• Project professional image at all times through personal presentation / interpersonal skills.
• Has awareness of industry trends in service, product and presentation. A passion for food, wine and the culinary arts that is knowledgeable and effusive.
• Aptitude for developing promotions and marketing.