Assistant Restaurant Manager

Company Description

Who We Are:

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.

Job Description

The Assistant Restaurant Manager will ensure that employees provide phenomenal guest experiences resulting in lasting memories. They will lead, develop and coach a team of professional employees to enhance the level of service and meet standards.

Food & Beverage Overview: Our mission is to make Food & Beverage the heart and soul of all of our hotels by creating a free standing food & beverage mentality in our hotels that is relevant, profitable and exciting; connecting us, our guests, and the community together.

Candidates will be matched to one of the following Restaurants based upon experience:

• Rundle Bar

For more information about the Rundle Bar .

Starting at $60,000 - $63,000 gross annually, based on previous experience & education

Job Duties Include:

• Provide on-the-floor supervision and support to employees and coach and develop them to ensure standards are being maintained
• Be involved with ongoing menu/wine/cocktail development
• Have a good understanding of day-to-day expectations, tasks and operations as well as forethought to upcoming events
• Review guest comments, respond to any concerns in a timely and professional fashion
• Understand both the restaurant’s and the hotel’s financial goals to achieve superior long-term financial returns to our shareholders
• Ensure that service essentials, steps of service and brand standards are being followed by the team

Qualifications

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have 2 years previous experience as a Leader in Food & Beverage; preferably in a full service hotel or upscale restaurant
• Must have pro-serve certification and POS system experience
• Wine knowledge at or above WSET Level 2 an asset
• Diploma or Degree in Hospitality/Hotel Administration an asset
• A passion for food & wine
• Schedule flexibility, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20+lbs and be able to be on your feet for 8 hours or more

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.