Restaurant General Manager-The George Seattle

Having a passion for food and beverage, you will play an integral role in driving our food, beverage, and events offerings. Your versatility and broad skill set will be showcased at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel.

What is in it for you:

• Employee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont’s and Accor worldwide
• Parking/Commuting Discounts
• Free Lunch
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
• Fun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!

What you will be doing:

• Ensure colleagues have current knowledge of outlet offerings, products, services, facilities, events, pricing and policies and knowledge of the local area and events
• Maintain an active presence throughout the restaurant and event spaces - lead daily line-ups and regular department meetings, conduct daily walk-throughs of event setups, coordinate and participate in BEO meetings.
• Lead a team of restaurant supervisors and foster opportunities to learn, grow, and develop their skills. Identify talent and provide the necessary training as positions open.
• Interview, hire, and train; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; mentor (and celebrate employees!); address any feedback and problem solve.
• Participate in crafting the financial objectives of the department on an annual basis through the budget process. Consistently meet the budget in all areas of cost control with a focus on payroll and cost of sales.
• Partner with Executive Chef to give final approval of all menus and pricing.
• Collaborate with the Director of Sales & Marketing on Catering Marketing Strategy to execute and improve the annual marketing plan. Work closely with sales on booking groups.
• Work directly with in-house clients and contracted to connect and build repeat guests.

Your experience and skills include:

• 7+ years of hospitality leadership, 3+ years of experience as a GM
• Experience with all aspects of restaurant/banquet/catering operations, and sales including budgeting, expense management, inventory, payroll and labor costing, staffing, marketing, owner relations, and P&L management.
• An outgoing personality with a passion for interacting with guests
• Leading through positivity, with strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.
• Strong knowledge in a variety of food and beverage settings
• Proven experience in managing an efficient business operation
• Possess strong administrative skills and knowledge of technology

Physical Requirements Include:

· Constant standing and walking throughout shift

· Frequent lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs

· Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting

· Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

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/