Restaurant Manager (Full-Time)
Company
FAIRMONT
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$64K–$66K a year
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
Company Description
Located in the heart of Canada's capital next door to the Parliament Buildings, the landmark Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa is looking to fill a role of Restaurant Manager.
A successful candidate will drive our core Fairmont brand promise of “Making Special Happen” for all of our guests and foster an inclusive and positive work environment for our colleges.
What is in it for you:
• Wonderful company culture - our colleagues are at the heart of all that we do
• Food & Beverage discount of 50% in our restaurants
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
• Comprehensive extended health benefits package
• Pay: $64,000-$66,000
Job Description
Reporting to the Director, Food & Beverage, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the restaurant with active presence on the floor leading your team to deliver service excellence including opening/closing duties and cleaning/maintenance
• Supervising F&B Colleagues, including evaluating performance, taking corrective action and celebrating successes on a continuous basis
• Analyzing Food & Beverage business trends to develop accurate forecasts and strategies to maximize revenues and profits;
• Constantly seeking out creative ways to improve overall revenues and profitability, such as promotional programs and merchandising and special events;
• Accountable for driving revenue and profit through the development and implementation of strategies, practices and promotions while in keeping with the overall concept;
• Controlling and analyzing monthly beverage inventories and sanitation, cleanliness, and hygiene in both the front and back of the house on an ongoing basis;
• Participating in all fields of administrative work required, including scheduling, opening/closing duties, cleaning and maintenance checklists.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Progressive management experience in restaurants & bars management and previous leadership experience in an equivalent role
• Degree/Diploma in a recognized Hotel and Restaurant Management Program an asset
• Must be Smart Serve certified
• Knowledge of the Silverware system, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent culinary/beverage knowledge along with acumen for current market trends
• Familiarity of general accounting principles and policies.
• Previous experience in a unionized environment an asset.
• Bilingual in both official languages is an asset.
• Proven ability to drive revenues and profit, without sacrificing colleague and guest experiences
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
Additional Information
Visa Requirements: Must already be legally able to work in Canada
Fairmont Château Laurier is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
AI disclosure: We use artificial intelligence to help screen and assess applications for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Located in the heart of Canada's capital next door to the Parliament Buildings, the landmark Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa is looking to fill a role of Restaurant Manager.
A successful candidate will drive our core Fairmont brand promise of “Making Special Happen” for all of our guests and foster an inclusive and positive work environment for our colleges.
What is in it for you:
• Wonderful company culture - our colleagues are at the heart of all that we do
• Food & Beverage discount of 50% in our restaurants
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
• Comprehensive extended health benefits package
• Pay: $64,000-$66,000
Job Description
Reporting to the Director, Food & Beverage, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the restaurant with active presence on the floor leading your team to deliver service excellence including opening/closing duties and cleaning/maintenance
• Supervising F&B Colleagues, including evaluating performance, taking corrective action and celebrating successes on a continuous basis
• Analyzing Food & Beverage business trends to develop accurate forecasts and strategies to maximize revenues and profits;
• Constantly seeking out creative ways to improve overall revenues and profitability, such as promotional programs and merchandising and special events;
• Accountable for driving revenue and profit through the development and implementation of strategies, practices and promotions while in keeping with the overall concept;
• Controlling and analyzing monthly beverage inventories and sanitation, cleanliness, and hygiene in both the front and back of the house on an ongoing basis;
• Participating in all fields of administrative work required, including scheduling, opening/closing duties, cleaning and maintenance checklists.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Progressive management experience in restaurants & bars management and previous leadership experience in an equivalent role
• Degree/Diploma in a recognized Hotel and Restaurant Management Program an asset
• Must be Smart Serve certified
• Knowledge of the Silverware system, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent culinary/beverage knowledge along with acumen for current market trends
• Familiarity of general accounting principles and policies.
• Previous experience in a unionized environment an asset.
• Bilingual in both official languages is an asset.
• Proven ability to drive revenues and profit, without sacrificing colleague and guest experiences
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
Additional Information
Visa Requirements: Must already be legally able to work in Canada
Fairmont Château Laurier is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
AI disclosure: We use artificial intelligence to help screen and assess applications for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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