Director, Food & Beverage

Fairmont Empress

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Base: competitive salary starting at $153,100; bon...
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5+ years senior f&b leadership experience
Luxury hotel division head background
Annual budget development and financial planning
** The Fairmont Empress is seeking a Director of Food & Beverage to lead its luxury dining services, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in luxury hotels and a strategic focus on service excellence. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads the strategic development of multiple F&B outlets including Q at the Empress, Banquets, and Tea at the Empress while reporting to the Hotel Manager.
  • The successful candidate will manage an annual budget focused on revenue, costs, and productivity while ensuring accuracy in monthly financial outlooks.
  • Employees receive competitive benefits including a salary starting at $153,100, pension with company match, and access to global learning programs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Fairmont Empress is seeking a Director of Food & Beverage to lead its luxury dining services, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in luxury hotels and a strategic focus on service excellence. **

Salary

Base: Competitive Salary starting at $153,100; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Pension with company match, RRSP with contribution, TFSA, extended health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, complimentary meals, dry cleaning

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years senior F&B leadership experience
  • Luxury hotel division head background
  • Annual budget development and financial planning
  • Union environment experience preferred
  • Strategic business partnership skills

Nice-to-have

  • Strong emotional intelligence for guest relations
  • Ability to create fun working environment
  • Experience with capital planning projects
  • Networking with PNW industry peers
  • Commitment to sustainability initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years senior food & beverage leadership experience
  • Department or Division Head level experience required
  • Prior experience working in a union environment preferred
  • University degree in Hotel Management or related discipline
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Work Rights

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

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