Food & Beverage Manager-staff Accommodation

**THE COMPANY**:
Passion Drives Performance. InnVest succeeds because our people love what we do. Our entire team shares a deep-rooted passion for the world of hospitality & travel that extends far beyond the walls of our offices and locations.

Our company culture is built on collaboration. A nimble team where everyone has a voice at the table and an opportunity to pursue their passions. Our skillsets are as diverse as our portfolio, but we all have a singular focus: a belief that partnerships deliver the best results, an entrepreneurial approach to decision making, respect for others, a strong sense of integrity and a curiosity to challenge the status quo.

With over 75 hotels in our portfolio, representing 18 internationally recognized hotel brands, InnVest is the largest independent owner of hotels in Canada. In addition, our management team oversees the day-to-day activities of almost 70 hotels also making InnVest the largest independent operator of hotels in Canada. InnVest’s portfolio is geographically diverse with hotels from Vancouver, BC to Corner Brook, NL but also experientially diverse from roadside inns to luxury urban properties.

At InnVest, our mission is simple - to deliver outstanding guest experiences and superior returns on quality hospitality investment. A career at InnVest will provide you with unrivalled opportunities and invaluable exposure to Canada’s largest independently-owned and operated hotel portfolio.

**THE ROLE**:
The F&B manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of food and beverage activities and services to guests and hosts in the outlets, Banquets and In-room Dining. Accountable for ensuring compliance with brand standards, the F&B manager supports and leads their teams to provide consistent, high-quality service, communicates performance expectations and strives to continually improve guest and host satisfaction while maximizing financial performance.

**ACTIVITIES**:
The duties of the F&B Manager include, but are not limited to the following:

- Successfully drive Food and Beverage top line revenue generating Sales & Marketing strategies, manage margins, while focusing on menu and service standards.
- Provides input into the annual budget process, regular forecasting throughout the year and financial reporting for all food and beverage outlets including Kitchen, and Banquet departments.
- Provides guidance to managers of food and beverage operations and promotes the delivery of exceptional guest service.
- Active hands-on participation in the day-to-day delivery of service within the department; regularly performing restaurant host/floor shifts, supporting staff and monitoring service.
- Assists and collaborates with the General Manager, Corporate and Regional directors on product offerings, quality, menu design, sourcing of products and ingredients, and other initiatives, ensuring the corporate food and beverage vision is maintained.
- Implements and maintains a loyalty retention program to enhance guest loyalty.
- Provides organizational expertise to food and beverage departments in defining training and developmental needs for the Food and Beverage team.
- Stays informed about local, national and international best practices or trends in food and beverage industry and conducts market, trend and demography research and analysis.
- Ensures compliance with food handling requirements and regulations, and company policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate professional attitude and image in manner and attire.
- Must be willing to work a variety of days, evenings and weekends.
- Adhere to all Food & Beverage audit requirements.
- Provide and implement improvement initiatives for Focus Group and Employee Survey results.

Note: Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

**COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING**:

- Minimum 3 years previous experience in hotel F&B Management
- Diploma or degree in restaurant management and or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Provincial certifications for alcohol service and food preparation. Pro Serve, Food Handler Certification and WHMIS training an asset.
- Proven leadership and customer service skills.
- Proven ability to train, and develop employees, build relationships and utilize skills of employees most appropriately.
- MICROS system and asset.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Demonstrate excellence in establishing a network of contacts.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-10-01