Director, Food & Beverage

Fairmont Empress

Victoria, BC, Canada
Base: competitive salary starting at $153,100; bon...
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5+ years senior f&b leadership experience
Luxury hotel management background
Annual budget development and financial analysis
** The Fairmont Empress is seeking a Director of Food & Beverage to lead its luxury dining operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and employee engagement. The role requires extensive experience in high-end food and beverage leadership, with a focus on strategic development and team mentorship. **

Job Summary

  • Lead the strategic development of multiple F&B outlets including Q at the Empress, Banquets, and Tea at the Empress while ensuring luxury guest service standards.
  • Develop the annual Food & Beverage budget with a focus on revenue, costs, productivity, and efficiencies while ensuring accuracy in monthly financial outlooks.
  • Competitive salary starting at $153,100 plus comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, vision, pension with company match, and RRSP contributions.

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** The Fairmont Empress is seeking a Director of Food & Beverage to lead its luxury dining operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and employee engagement. The role requires extensive experience in high-end food and beverage leadership, with a focus on strategic development and team mentorship. **

Salary

Base: Competitive Salary starting at $153,100; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Extended health, dental, vision, pension with company match, RRSP with contribution, TFSA, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years senior F&B leadership experience
  • Luxury hotel management background
  • Annual budget development and financial analysis
  • Union environment experience preferred
  • Strategic planning and execution capabilities

Nice-to-have

  • Strong emotional intelligence and empathy
  • Experience with Fairmont brand standards
  • Ability to foster inclusive culture
  • Networking with PNW industry peers
  • Innovative product development skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years senior food & beverage leadership experience
  • Prior experience working in a union environment preferred
  • University degree in Hotel Management or related discipline
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

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