Restaurant Director - Fine Dining

Description

• Lead the delivery of an unforgettable culinary experience for guests
• Provide leadership, development, and motivation to the team to ensure the guest experience is always paramount through consistent delivery of high-quality food and beverages
• Oversee all day-to-day and event activity to ensure proper planning and execution
• Ensure all fixed assets are in good working condition, and oversee preventative maintenance of assets
• Develop and maintain food quality control, profit and loss controls, inventory levels, and labour and product cost monitoring
• Accountable for the development of sales budgets and responsible for the successful execution of these budgets
• Responsible for generating growth and restaurant sales and transactions (guest counts)
• Ensure that requirements for appropriate sanitation and food safety levels in respective areas are met
• Identify root causes of gaps in guest satisfaction and assist in the development of corrective and proactive action plans where appropriate
• Oversee the development of short and long-term financial and operational plans

Requirements

• An inspiring leader who has proven skills rallying a team to achieve its highest potential and then driving it to the next level
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the food and beverage industry with 5 years of experience in a management role in the food and beverage industry in a similar environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven record of effective conflict resolution and service recovery
• Acute financial management skills
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills
• Strong interpersonal with the ability to establishing cooperative working relationships
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on guest service
• Level 1 and Level 2 Food Safe Certification - Serving It Right License
• Excellent professional presentation
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (i.e. mobility, standing, walking, lifting for the majority of the day)
• It is essential to have the flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Corporate Culture

• A competitive salary reflective of your experience and leadership

• Extended medical and dental benefits

• Dining privileges and incentives

• A collaborative, supportive culture within a nationally recognized hospitality group

• The chance to live and work in one of the most beautiful resort destinations in the world

If you’re ready to lead with passion, elevate every interaction, and contribute to a legacy of excellence, this is your opportunity to join an elite team at one of Whistler’s most celebrated restaurants.