Director of Food

**General Information**:

- Country/Region
- Canada
- Province/City
- Vancouver, B.C.
- Location
- Rosewood Hotel Georgia
- Department
- Food & Beverage - Services
- Job Type
- Full-time Permanent

**JOB TITLE**:
Director of Food and Beverage

**DIVISION**:
Food & Beverage

**REPORTS TO**:
Managing Director

**DOTTED LINE TO**:
**POSITIONS THAT REPORT TO THIS POSITION**:
Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, Executive Chef

**ABOUT ROSEWOOD HOTEL GROUP**

Rosewood Hotel Georgia combines the grandeur of the Roaring Twenties with contemporary design in the heart of Vancouver. First opened in 1927, the legendary award-winning hotel has been meticulously restored to its place as one of the most prominent hotels worldwide. Providing a flawless combination of legacy with luxury, Rosewood Hotel Georgia features 156 guestrooms and suites, award-winning dining, and Sense, a Rosewood Spa - the only 2 Key Michelin rated Hotel in Vancouver Canada, and the only city Hotel. For generations, guests have indulged in Hotel Georgia’s charming ambience, remarkable service and landmark location.

**THE IMPACT OF THIS ROLE**

As Director of Food & Beverage, you will lead our Food & Beverage Division — including all food and beverage outlets, kitchen, stewarding and event operations — ensuring the highest level of quality and service and operational excellence.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
- Oversee all food and beverage outlets, kitchen, stewarding and event operations and serve as a member of a Executive Committee.
- Design and develop division policies and operating budget including, but not limited to staffing, forecasts and payroll costs.
- Prepare, implement and maintain division standards and control objectives.
- Participate in establishment of a marketing and public relations plan for F&B.
- Monitor productivity guidelines for all F&B departments and maximize profits.
- Establish and implement annual objectives for F&B department.
- Prepare and maintain operating budget. Attend budget meetings on a regular basis.
- Ensure that required operating licenses and permits are displayed as required by law.
- Work closely with all Executive Team members in supporting and achieving the hotel's goals and objectives.
- Support and uphold hotel philosophy concerning hiring, employee relations, supervision, and disciplinary action.
- Work closely with Managing Director in supporting and achieving the hotel's goals and objectives.
- Ensure the F&B department operates based on the departmental mission statement.
- Respond in courteous, professional and rapid manner in order to resolve all guest and staff difficulties.
- Supervise, direct, coordinate, influence and persuade staff in order to maintain service standards of hotel.
- Interpret and comply with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
- Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Managing Director.

**CRITICAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS**
- Minimum five years hotel experience with five years management experience in a similar role. Luxury or ultra-luxury experience is preferred.
- Minimum five years’ experience driving service standards in compliance with Forbes Travel Guide and LQA standards with proven results.
- Strong and solid experience in relevant activations and pop ups for outlets in a timely manner.
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality, hotel management, business or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and/or work-related experience.
- Prior exposure to banquets, room service and dining room operations; thorough knowledge of first-class food and beverage operations; thorough knowledge of imported and domestic wines; thorough knowledge of budgeting; ability to plan, implement and design operating standards and procedures; ability to effectuate quality and quantity control standards.
- Must be able to exert physical effort in transporting 50 pounds, endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.
- Must have excellent communication skills and be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

**BENEFITS**
- Competitive Salary & Benefits
- We encourage personal and professional growth. Continue the Rosewood Journey through global talent development opportunities.

**Others**
- _While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the duties involved in this position, the company reserves the right to add, remove or alter duties when business need dictates._

**About Us**:

- Following its debut in the Roaring '20s, the legendary Hotel Georgia came to be known as Vancouver's most historic and elegant retreat. When it first welcomed guests in 1927, the hotel brought unheard of luxuries to the young city of Vancouver and Canad