About this role
We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Olympic as our new Assistant Food & Beverage Manager! The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the overall success of our diverse food and beverage operations. Working closely with the Food & Beverage Manager, this position is responsible for overseeing daily operations across all F&B outlets, ensuring exceptional guest service, managing staff, and contributing to profitability. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, detail-oriented leader with a strong passion for food and beverage excellence and a proven ability to inspire and develop a team.
Key responsibilities:
Supervises day to day function of all restaurant employees, facilities, sales, and costsControls and analyzes, on an ongoing basis, the following: Quality levels of production, Guest satisfaction (VOG), Employee satisfaction (EES), Operating costs (financials), Sanitation, cleanliness, hygiene (front & back of house)Establishes and maintains effective employee relationsConduct candidate interviews, hiring, employee orientation, training, on the job performance, coaching, counseling and suspension if necessary to ensure appropriate staffing and productivityAttends and contributes to the weekly food and beverage departmental meetingsConducts cleaning inspections on a regular basis to ensure compliance with health standards and hotel cleanliness standardsParticipates in service as necessary in accordance with the requirements and practices of the restaurantEnsures hotel grooming and appearance standards are metControls stocks for daily use in restaurants to ensure service requirements are metEnsure all health and safety procedures and policies are adhered to by all staff and follow through with any health and safety requests made by staffParticipates in the preparation of the food and beverage department budget and goalsConducts all administrative work required, including but not limited to schedules, cleaning and maintenance logbooks, opening/closing duties, cleaning checklistsTracks and compiles sales statistics per month, other checklists and reports as deemed necessary to effectively run and maximize profits for the outlet.Expected to contribute to hotel committees and various eventsMaintain ALL Safe Standards, ensuring all hygiene and prevention measures are being metAdhere to alcohol handling procedures and policies • Adhere to all LQA standards set for the departmentWill work weekends, holidays and shift work as scheduledAny other tasks as assignedTeam Management
Motivate, supervise, and discipline team members as needed.Recruit, interview, and onboard new employees. Identify and develop high-potential team members.Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback.Monitor appearance, professionalism, and attitude of all team members.Develop and maintain training programs aligned with business needs.Create weekly schedules based on business levels and budget guidelines.Prepare payroll and gratuity reports accurately and on time.Lead monthly departmental meetings to share updates, gather feedback, and address operational concerns.Other Responsibilities
Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respectedMaintain complete knowledge of all F&B services, contents & preparation methods, outlets and hotel services/featuresBe well versed in hotel fire & life safety/emergency proceduresAttend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by managementReport for duty on time wearing clean and complete uniform at all timesMaintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all timesPerform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management of the HotelRespond professionally, politely, and efficiently to extraordinary requests and complaints from guests.Operational Leadership
Supervise daily venue operations to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction. Act as the point of contact for all venue-related matters during shift coverage.Maintain and uphold Fairmont and LQA standards, consistently delivering a luxury experience. What will you bring to this role?
Your experience and skills include:
Diploma in Hospitality Management/Food & Beverage preferredAdditional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantageMinimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar capacityGood reading, writing and oral proficiency in English languageAbility to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantageWorking knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPointMAST & Food Handler’s CertificationCompetencies
Strong interpersonal and training skills and good communication and customer contact skills Service oriented with an eye for detailsAbility to work well in stressful & high-pressure situationsA team player & builderWell-presented and professionally groomed at all timesPhysical Aspects of Position include but are not limited to the following:
Constant standing and walking throughout shiftFrequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbsConstant kneeling, pushing, pulling, liftingFrequent ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps Employee Benefits:
Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.
What is in it for you:
$33.00/hourEmployee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont’s and Accor worldwideParking/Commuting DiscountsPaid meal breaks with complimentary meals served in our Staff Dining roomLearning programs through our AcademiesMedical, dental, vison insurance available for all full-time colleagues and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available. Free base employee only medical insurance401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleaguesOpportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activitiesFun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!Our Values
Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.
Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.
Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.
Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.
Diversity & Inclusion
Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.