Director of Food and Beverage

Germain Hôtels • Baie-Saint-Paul, QC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Director of Food and Beverage who brings positivity, assertiveness and efficiency to planning, organizing and managing departmental operations, while guiding the team toward achieving organizational objectives. Present and engaged in day-to-day operations, you enjoy being at the heart of the action alongside both the team and our guests.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of experience in a management role.
• Strong skills in event planning and enhancing service offerings, along with excellent time and resource management abilities.
• An outgoing personality and an attitude that is both dynamic and professional.
• A demonstrated ability to lead and support teams through a wide range of situations.
• A hands-on leadership style, with a genuine desire to be present with the team and actively contribute to operations.
• Knowledge and application of employment standards, basic health and safety principles, and food hygiene and sanitation requirements.
• Strong leadership abilities and excellent communication skills.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, based on operational and event needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingualism is considered an asset due to the nature of the role and interactions with English-speaking colleagues, partners or clients across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Develop the offering, action plan and budget for banquets, meetings and events, as well as food and beverage operations, to ensure profitability and smooth operations.
• Participate in the hotel’s annual strategic planning meeting with the leadership team.
• Recruit, welcome, train, coach and develop department employees, while effectively managing performance.
• Plan staffing needs and provide the team with a safe and enjoyable work environment through regular communication, including leading meetings and collaborating with other departments, as well as through effective inventory and equipment management.
• Ensure quality and maintain standards related to production, service and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee both service and production as one unified team.
• Maintain an active and visible presence on the floor to support the team, ensure smooth service and respond quickly when operational needs arise.
• Take an active role in operations during peak periods, events and key service times.

Benefits

• Preferred rates at all Germain Hotels across the country.
• A work environment that encourages creativity and autonomy.
• Access to an on-site fitness room.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed