Restaurant Manager

Located in the heart of Canada’s capital next door to the Parliament Buildings, the landmark Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa is looking to fill a role of Restaurant Manager.

A successful candidate will drive our core Fairmont brand promise of “Making Special Happen” for all of our guests and foster an inclusive and positive work environment for our colleges.

What is in it for you:

• Wonderful company culture – our colleagues are at the heart of all that we do
• Food & Beverage discount of 50% in our restaurants
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
• Comprehensive extended health benefits package
• Pay: $64,000-$66,000

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

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the restaurant with active presence on the floor leading your team to deliver service excellence including opening/closing duties and cleaning/maintenance
• Supervising F&B Colleagues, including evaluating performance, taking corrective action and celebrating successes on a continuous basis
• Analyzing Food & Beverage business trends to develop accurate forecasts and strategies to maximize revenues and profits;
• Constantly seeking out creative ways to improve overall revenues and profitability, such as promotional programs and merchandising and special events;
• Accountable for driving revenue and profit through the development and implementation of strategies, practices and promotions while in keeping with the overall concept;
• Controlling and analyzing monthly beverage inventories and sanitation, cleanliness, and hygiene in both the front and back of the house on an ongoing basis;
• Participating in all fields of administrative work required, including scheduling, opening/closing duties, cleaning and maintenance checklists.

• Progressive management experience in restaurants & bars management and previous leadership experience in an equivalent role
• Degree/Diploma in a recognized Hotel and Restaurant Management Program an asset
• Must be Smart Serve certified
• Knowledge of the Silverware system, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/restaurant-manager-full-time-in-fairmont-chateau-laurier-ottawa-canada-jid-78457