Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

We are looking for an experienced and driven Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to join our Food & Beverage leadership team at Fairmont St Andrews.

Working closely with the Director of Food & Beverage, this is a key senior leadership role with responsibility for supporting the overall performance, direction and day-to-day operation of Food & Beverage across the resort.

With a diverse collection of restaurants, bars, event spaces and golf-related outlets, this is a varied and fast-paced role where no two days are the same. The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage will work closely with our Outlet Managers to drive operational excellence, strengthen team performance and ensure consistently exceptional guest experiences across all areas.

As second in command to the Director of Food & Beverage, you will play a central role in supporting the leadership of the department, deputising when required and providing senior operational oversight across the resort.

What you will be doing

• Supporting the Director of Food & Beverage with the overall leadership, performance and strategic direction of the department
• Providing senior operational oversight across all Food & Beverage outlets throughout the resort
• Working closely with Outlet Managers to drive consistent service standards, strong operational performance and exceptional guest experiences
• Deputising for the Director of Food & Beverage when required
• Providing leadership and decision-making support during busy periods, large events and peak trading times
• Providing management cover across Food & Beverage outlets during annual leave, absence or periods of operational need
• Coaching, supporting and developing Outlet Managers and wider Food & Beverage leadership teams
• Driving a strong culture of engagement, accountability and high performance across the department
• Monitoring guest feedback and service delivery, identifying opportunities to continuously improve the guest journey
• Supporting the management of labour, productivity, revenue, stock, costs and departmental expenses
• Contributing to departmental budgets, forecasts and commercial planning
• Identifying opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and operational performance
• Working collaboratively with Culinary, Events, Golf, Rooms and other hotel departments to ensure a seamless guest experience
• Supporting the implementation of new initiatives, concepts and operational improvements across Food & Beverage
• Acting as a visible and hands-on senior leader across the resort

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