Restaurant General Manager (Full Time)
Are you a passionate foodie who is not afraid of thinking outside the box? Then, we have the job for you! As a Food & Beverage Manager, you will strategically lead the team to take guest satisfaction to the next level.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director, Food & Beverage, your essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Further developing and growing Outlets positioning as one of the top dining choices in Edmonton and Canada.
• Ensuring the delivery of excellent service by maintaining high staff morale and team spirit through active communication, training, and coaching.
• Motivating, leading, coaching, and monitoring the performance levels of all team members.
• Developing training programs for the Restaurant and Assistant Restaurant Managers to ensure continuous growth.
• Adhering to the budgetary guidelines established for the outlet (labor, productivity, revenue, and expenses), and participating in the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Working in conjunction with the Chef and Food & Beverage Director on promotions, menus, and special events. Creating and innovating new ideas and promotions to generate revenue.
• Upholding the highest standard of internal and external customer service at all times.
• Assisting with research and investigating wines and new products. Managing the beverage inventory.
• Promoting teamwork as a strong component of the daily service culture.
• Participating in service as necessary in accordance with restaurant needs.
• Controlling stocks for daily use in the restaurant to ensure service requirements are met.
• Attending and participating in the daily Food and Beverage meetings, and conducting daily shift briefings.
• Actively participating in the Edmonton restaurant community.
• Performing any other related tasks as assigned by management.

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a department head in Food & Beverage, or in a similar role within a fine dining environment.
• Have a passion and drive for food, wine, spirits, and hospitality, and previous experience leading a restaurant team.
• Completion of a Degree or Diploma in Hotel or Food & Beverage Management is an asset.
• A sommelier designation and/or previous experience in a luxury hotel are also considered assets.
• Thorough working knowledge of financial reporting structures, including budgets, labour, productivity, revenue, and expenses, and a demonstrated history of financial success for restaurants under your operation.
• Proven leadership skills, including coaching and training abilities, effective motivational skills, as well as strong problem solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are a service-oriented team player.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents

In order to keep our employees and the general public safe from the threat of Covid 19 and the rise of variants in the community, the Hotel has implemented a Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.

Your team and working environment:

Edmonton's "Chateau on the River" For more than 100 years, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has effortlessly delivered timeless luxury in the heart of downtown Edmonton. Nestled upon the North Saskachewan River Valley, the hotel's charm and ever-evolving elegance has earned it the spotlight as one of the city's most sought after locations.  A storied past, an unparalleled present, and a future to be reckoned with, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has set the stage for luxury in the heart of the city.  Edmonton's only four-diamond "Chateau on the River" offers unparalleled views of North America's largest expance of urban parkland.  Boasting dignified style and timeless grace, each of our 198 classically designed guestrooms, including specialty suites, are tastefully adorned with the finest amenities.  In 2016, we forever changed the game in luxury was we unveiled a completely re-designed Fairmont Gold and Lounge.  Delivering personalized and discreet service, this hotel within a hotel offers an unrivalled experience unlike any other the city has seen, and likely ever will.  From seasonally inspired menus to dining experiences that will satisfy any craving, see what our chefs are preparing in our confederation lounge and our award winning restaurant, The Harvest Room.

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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