F&B Manager

THE ROLE:

The F&B manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of food and beverage activities and services to guests and hosts for our Bistro, Banquet/Event facilities and Breakfast Buffet. Accountable for ensuring compliance with brand standards, the F&B manager supports and leads their teams to provide consistent, high quality service, communicates performance expectations and strives to continually improve guest and host satisfaction while maximizing financial performance.

ACTIVITIES:

The duties of the F&B Manager include, but are not limited to the following:

·        Successfully drive Food and Beverage top line revenue generating Sales & Marketing strategies, manage margins, while focusing on menu and service standards.

·        In collaboration with the Chef, create innovative and memorable client experiences

·        Designs, costs and implements compelling beverage menus for all F&B outlets

·        Provides input into the annual budget process, regular forecasting throughout the year and financial reporting for all food and beverage outlets

·        Active hands on participation in the day-today delivery of service within the department; regularly performing restaurant host/floor shifts, supporting staff and monitoring service.

·        Assists and collaborates with the General Manager and Regional directors on product offerings, quality, menu design, sourcing of products and ingredients, and other initiatives, ensuring the food and beverage vision is maintained.

·        Implements and maintains a loyalty retention program to enhance guest loyalty.

·        Provides organizational expertise to food and beverage departments in defining training and developmental needs for the Food and Beverage team.

·        Stays informed about local, national and international best practices or trends in food and beverage industry and conducts market, trend and demography research and analysis.

·        Ensures compliance with food handling requirements and regulations, and company policies and procedures.

·        Creates policies and procedures for the F&B departments to follow to ensure consistency throughout.

·        Fulfill Manager on duty shifts.

·        Demonstrate professional attitude and image in manner and attire.

·        Must be willing to work a variety of days, evenings and weekends.

·        Adhere to all Food & Beverage audit requirements.

COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING:

·        Minimum 2 years previous experience in hotel F&B Management and or supervision

·        Diploma or degree in restaurant or hotel management and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

·        Provincial certifications for alcohol service and food preparation. MAPAQ, Food Handler Certification training an asset.

·        Working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing, in Microsoft applications.

·        Proven leadership and customer service skills.

·        Proven ability to train, and develop employees, build relationships and utilize skills of employees most appropriately.

·        MICROS system and asset.

·        Ability to work under pressure.

·        Demonstrate excellence in establishing a network of contacts.

·        Fluent in French and English

·        Legally allowed to work in Canada

InnVest Hotels is an inclusive employer. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We appreciate all applications, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits:

• Health and Dental Benefits
• LTD insurance
• Discounts programs in Hotels all over the world: Marriott Hotels discounts / InnVest Hotels Discounts
• Parking underground
• Dry cleaning
• And a great team!