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Accor Hotels

Beverage Director

Accor Hotels, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511


Company Description

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOUSubsidized on-site staff accommodationOne complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $5/meal)Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employeesDefined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employeesEmployee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wideAccess to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)Comprehensive wellness platform (GreenShield+) for employee mental health and wellbeing supportDiscounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and SpaAutomatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and eventsOpportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with AccorJob Description

The Beverage Director will be responsible for overseeing all beverage operations within the resort, ensuring the highest standards of quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. This role involves managing the beverage program, developing new beverage activations, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. The director will also be responsible for inventory control, cost management, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards.Job Duties Include:Manage and lead the beverage and wine program for the hotel.Continuously update and execute new beverage activations and programming throughout the year.Operational focus on all bars of the hotel.Create and maintain professional working relationships with all beverage suppliers.Negotiate with vendors, order supplies, and manage inventories.Oversee and collaborate on the creation of new seasonal menus, new concept development, SOP creation, and corporate standards control throughout all outlets and Banquets.Ensure that all beverage venues and banquets areas fully comply with our corporate beverage programs and standards and that the correct products are always in place and being used correctly.Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training bar staff.Coach and mentor service staff, including bar team, and ensure accountability if expectations are not being met.Create and foster a positive service-focused culture by consistently utilizing LQA and Forbes 5-star standards.Set a consistent standard for all executed cocktails within the hotels and ensure adherence at all times.Oversee the preparation of beverages and ensure quality of product served.Support and motivate the team to join cocktail competitions to represent the hotel.Interact with guests and members to develop loyalty and exercise great customer relations.Ensure bars are profitable by analyzing liquor costs and revenues.Set and maintain standards for safe food handling (EHC compliance), cleanliness and safety.Manage the beverage cost by working with our purchasing team to meet our beverage revenue and cost goals for liquor, wine, and beer.Review sales and beverage costs, and reconcile any discrepancies in accounting. Ensure proper cash management.Perform inventory and spot checks at month end and compare vs sales reports.Responsible for the development and maintenance of all policies, procedures and quality standards within the department, utilizing a continuous improvement approach to ensure a high quality, cost effective and customer focused operation.Other Duties and Projects as assignedQualifications

5+ years’ experience as a bartender in a high volume restaurant/bar3+ years’ experience as a manager or bar manager3+ years’ experience curating cocktail menusWSET III certification or sommelier certification preferredDepartment Head experience preferredExtensive working knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.Knowledge of local and state regulations related to alcohol service and health code compliance.Knowledge of basic accounting principles, personnel management and marketing.ProServe certification mandatoryInventory managementAdditional Information

Visa Requirements:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.APPLY TODAY:

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