Restaurant General Manager
Job No:
150377
Location:
Vancouver, BC
- Do great things with great people, and come be a part of our story. Make something incredible. Your future.
- Elevate your career with a global luxury brand offering extensive development opportunities.
- Enjoy a competitive wage, paid vacation, duty meals, an extensive benefits package, and global perks & privileges!
About Fairmont Pacific Rim
At the ocean's edge- a modern oasis, the Fairmont Pacific Rim is the most remarkable address in the city with its breathtaking harbour views, luxurious accommodation, rave-worthy cuisine, and warm hospitality. Distinctly West Coast, the hotel delivers unique experiences through creativity, artistry, and elevated hospitality while remaining at the forefront of elevating the art, music, and fashion programming in the city.
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About Botanist
Step inside Botanist. A world where day blurs into night. Summer into winter, and food and drink are plenty.
Since opening its doors in May 2017, Botanist has been redefining the dining experience, staying true to its locale in the Pacific Northwest. With a cocktail bar, dining room, lush garden, and lounge, Botanist is one of Vancouver’s hottest award-winning restaurants. It offers a dining destination rich in experiences that reflect the vibrant, lush earthiness of the region - from design and decor to cocktails and cuisine. Helmed by Executive Chef Hector Laguna, the menu represents the abundant botany of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest, where ingredients sourced from their natural landscape are coupled with contemporary techniques.
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About the Opportunity
We are currently looking to employ a Restaurant General Manager to join our team in Vancouver, BC on a full-time basis. In this role, you will lead the Botanist team by maintaining a professional work ethic and displaying exemplary leadership skills. You will promote and execute the restaurant as a destination restaurant within Vancouver and Canada’s culinary scene.
Reporting to the Director, Food & Beverage, your essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
- Further developing and growing Botanists positioning as one of the top dining choices in Vancouver and Canada.
- Ensuring the delivery of excellent service by maintaining high staff morale and team spirit through active communication, training, and coaching.
- Motivating, leading, coaching, and monitoring the performance levels of all team members.
- Developing training programs for the Restaurant and Assistant Restaurant Managers to ensure continuous growth.
- Adhering to the budgetary guidelines established for the outlet (labour, productivity, revenue, and expenses), and participating in the budgeting and forecasting process.
- Working in conjunction with the Chef and Food & Beverage Director on promotions, menus, and special events. Creating and innovating new ideas and promotions to generate revenue.
- Upholding the highest standard of internal and external customer service at all times.
- Assisting with research and investigating wines and new products. Managing the beverage inventory.
- Promoting teamwork as a strong component of the daily service culture.
- Participating in service as necessary in accordance with restaurant needs.
- Controlling stocks for daily use in the restaurant to ensure service requirements are met.
- Attending and participating in the daily Food and Beverage meetings, and conducting daily shift briefings.
- Actively participating in the Vancouver restaurant community.
- Performing any and all other related tasks as assigned by management.
More About You
In order to qualify for this role, you will need a minimum of 2 years of experience working as a department head in Food & Beverage, or in a similar role within a fine dining environment. In addition, you must have a passion and drive for food, wine, spirits, and hospitality, and previous experience leading a restaurant team. Completion of a Degree or Diploma in Hotel or Food & Beverage Management is an asset. A sommelier designation and/or previous experience in a luxury hotel are also considered assets.
As our ideal candidate, you have a thorough working knowledge of financial reporting structures, including budgets, labour, productivity, revenue, and expenses, and a demonstrated history of financial success for restaurants under your operation. You have proven leadership skills, including coaching and training abilities, effective motivational skills, as well as strong problem solving, decision-making, and analytical skills. Moreover, you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are a service-oriented team player. You also have basic computer skills using Word, Excel and MS Office. Previous experience with Delphi and Restaurant Manager is an asset.
About the Benefits
We go above and beyond just the essentials. In return for your hard work and dedication, you can expect a starting salary of $85,000 (negotiable based on skills and experience), as well as a host of other excellent benefits, including:
- An extended benefits package, including health and dental
- Onsite parking
- Continuing educational assistance annually
- Paid vacation
- Duty meals provided during shifts
- Opportunity to build retirement savings
- The ability to learn five-star service skills in a supportive and positive environment
- Amazing travel perks, including the opportunity to dine at world-class restaurants and relax at our Willow Stream Spas internationally, on your spare time
- Access to reduced rates for hotel stays at all hotels part of the Accor Hotel Group
- The opportunity to join a team that is passionate, entrepreneurial, and encouraging
- Endless opportunities for growth and development
- Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate
If you are passionate about exceeding client expectations and this opportunity excites you, then you might just be the perfect person to become Botanist’s new General Manager - apply now!