Director of Food & Beverage

Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just two hours north of Downtown Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Whistler, a 2 Michelin Key Hotel, defines mountain luxury. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience in the winter, and an on-site championship golf course in the summer, we are Canada’s year-round outdoor adventure destination. Additionally, we are Whistler's largest conference resort hotel, offering 5 unique dining outlets, a slope-side Health Club, and 519 guestrooms and suites.

Director of Food & Beverage

At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, exceptional Food & Beverage venues and Catering Operations are hallmarks of our overall experience. As Director of Food & Beverage, your leadership and vision will ensure outstanding operating results through exciting menu offerings and promotions, an engaged team and consistent guest satisfaction.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

Salary Range: $119,500 - $140,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Job Duties Include:

• Leading and coaching over 250 Food & Beverage Operations colleagues across multiple venues to provide excellent guest service, employee satisfaction and profitability
• Responsible for the preparation of annual Food & Beverage budgets, capital planning and strategic projects as a member of the Hotel Executive Team
• Directing and assisting the development and implementation of promotional and sales events, menus and concepts
• Supporting Food & Beverage departments in achieving financial and operational targets, developing strong relationships with all supporting stakeholders and departments
• Collaborating with all stakeholders on major capital projects for Food & Beverage renovations and repositions
• Ensuring the ongoing professional development, growth and satisfaction of all leaders and colleagues

• 3 - 5 years' experience in a Food & Beverage Senior Management role in a large luxury hotel
• Extensive experience running restaurant & banquet operations, with strong culinary and wine knowledge
• Previously demonstrated leadership skills which support an environment of interdepartmental teamwork and exceptional customer service
• Experience in mentoring and developing colleagues for career growth
• A track record of analyzing data and trends while creating innovative strategies for improvement
• Proven ability to impact financial business results
• Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or related discipline a strong asset

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
• Hotel leisure benefits including Golf/Ski passes
• Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift

Visa Requirements: To progress with your application, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.Whister-Jobs.ca to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Whistler and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: CWR.Careers@fairmont.com.