Director, Food & Beverage

We are looking for a dynamic leader who is truly passionate about food and beverage operations and who has an exceptional ability to manage daily operations, communicate effectively, inspire others, and drive satisfaction results for both guests and employees.

 

What’s in it for you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Complimentary Shift Meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academy designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, such as Planet 21
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities

 

What you will be doing:

• Lead and manage the day to day operations of the Food & Beverage Division ensuring all service standards are followed
• Drive innovative promotions, menus and concepts; creating a destination of choice for both Hotel and external guests
• Lead and support all Food & Beverage departments in the achievement of their financial and operational targets
• Prepare annual budgets and administer in a fiscally responsible manner
• Develop, implement and manage the department's business/marketing plan and budget; continually analyze, forecast, monitor and control the labor and food costs through various methods to meet/exceed management/budget objectives.
• Market the Food and Beverage outlets; develop and manage the implementation of menus, package deals, promotions, displays, decorations and presentations within corporate guidelines to capture more in house guests and a larger share of the local market to meet/exceed sales and financial goals and objectives
• Assist in the preparation of the annual strategic plan and achieve the goals and targets therein
• Ensure the implementation of standards in guest service and constantly seek out ways to improve product and service as well as increase volumes and profits
• Respond to customer trends, needs, issues, comments and concerns to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales prospects
• Oversee the selection, training and development of all employees to ensure timely recruitment and career growth
• Implement and manage all company programs to ensure compliance; follow department policies, procedures and service standards
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness standards and policies, while supervising regular audits
• Other duties as assigned

 

Your experience and skills include:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of Food & Beverage leadership experience in a luxury hotel
• Extensive knowledge of operations
• Excellent communication skills
• Extensive wine and beverage background
• Ability to train and develop leaders
• Excellent budgeting and forecasting ability, with strong business acumen
• Knowledge of expense management
• Excellent people skills

 

 

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.

 

Your team and working environment:

Fairmont Dallas, located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, offers 545 elegant guestrooms and suites, with over 73,000 square feet of banqueting and meeting space. For over 50 years, Fairmont Dallas has been the setting for countless civic, social cultural, convention and corporate events, but more importantly the setting for thousands of memories.

 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

 

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

 

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