Director of Culinary Excellence
3 days ago
We are a hospitality leader dedicated to enriching lives and inspiring connection through intentional service and exceptional experiences.
Job DescriptionThis key leadership role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in food and beverage operations, hospitality management, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and a strong desire to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities- Develop and implement short- and long-term plans for the Food and Beverage Division, ensuring alignment with hotel goals and objectives.
- Directly oversee all Food and Beverage teams, including Culinary and Stewarding, to ensure exceptional service and quality standards.
- Develop and recommend budgets, marketing plans, and objectives, and execute within approved plans.
- Implement and maintain Food and Beverage sales and marketing programs, driving revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
- Direct the development of colleagues, including hiring, training, empowering, coaching, and counseling, to ensure a high-performing team.
- Coordinate food and beverage operations with other hotel departments to ensure seamless guest service.
- Resolve customer complaints and implement procedures to increase guest and associate satisfaction.
- Exercise quality control for both food and beverage, maintaining hotel standards of service and ensuring their implementation.
- 6 years or more of progressive hotel Food and Beverage experience.
- Previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred.
- Service-oriented style with professional presentation skills.
- At least 5 years' experience in a senior role in a food and beverage environment.
- 2 years of experience as a Director of Food & Beverage in a luxury hotel required.
- Proven leadership skills, with a strong ability to motivate and inspire teams.
- Experience implementing a new F&B concept, with a proven track record of success.
- Hotel/Hospitality degree is an asset.
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
- Enjoy free meals in our employee café.
- Paid Time Off based on hours worked, up to 16 days in your first year.
- 8 Paid Public Holidays.
- Wellness Reimbursement.
- Up to 4.5% Company Match – Retirement Savings Plan.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Health Savings Account.
- Employee Discounts for Hotel Restaurants.
- Uniform Provided.
- Flexible Schedules.
- Colleague Events.
- Friends and Family Discounts for Hotel Stays.
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