Director of Food & Beverage Operations

Autograph Collection/Courtyard by Marriott Hotel
Calgary, AB, Canada

Responsibilities:

Consistently deliver exceptional service to guests and associates, setting a positive example for everyone to follow.

Lead, manage, and continuously improve operations across Culinary, Stewarding and the entire F&B Service team.

Oversee the performance and development of the Culinary and F&B Leaders, working collaboratively to ensure smooth operations across all venues.

Ensure adequate department leadership coverage across all shifts, maintaining constant supervision and direction.

Coordinate efforts across all departments to ensure seamless execution of all F&B service interactions, ensuring an elevated, premium guest/customer experience.

Partner with Sales, Rooms, Culinary and all F&B Service Leaders to align services with our hotel and restaurant monthly forecasts.

Take immediate action to resolve operational or guest-related issues, ensuring timely and effective follow-up.

Hire, schedule, train, and supervise all Leaders across the entire F&B Department.

Provide Leaders and Associates with necessary tools and training to perform their roles efficiently and professionally.

Conduct regular performance evaluations, counseling sessions, and Leadership development activities.

Lead team meetings and represent the department in all Leadership meetings.

Ensure adherence to all Concord Hospitality policies and SOPs.

Promote a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Prepare and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, payroll, and inventory costs.

Monitor P&L statements, labor productivity, and food/beverage cost controls.

Qualifications:

A seasoned professional with a minimum of three years’ experience leading a large, food & beverage operation in a downtown city center.

Someone with an outstanding work ethic, along with a track record of reliability, punctuality and an approachable demeanor, with a strong commitment to safety.

Someone who has solid leadership skills, adept at training, coaching and motivating a team of culinary professionals.

An exceptional problem-solver, knowing how to troubleshoot, resolve situations efficiently, with the ability to shift priorities as needed, including handling customer or staff situations that may occur outside of typical work hours.

Strong understanding of financials, food cost, labor cost, and revenue strategies.

Able to work well under pressure and enjoy a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communicator who values teamwork and collaboration with a hands-on leadership style.

Able to combine strategic planning and day-to-day management.

Physically able to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, crouch, and lift or carry objects up to 40 pounds or more.

Benefits

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability options
• Tuition assistance
• Discounted room rates at Concord-managed hotels
• Training & development opportunities
• Career advancement within our growing portfolio

Why Join Concord?

At Concord Hospitality, we invest deeply in our associates through training and development at all levels, from interns to executives. Our “Associate First” culture nurtures personal and professional growth within the workplace and beyond. We value work-life balance, diversity, and our commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and quality accommodations in every market we serve.

Concord Hospitality is built on five Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN! Our associates embody these values and proudly cheer our company motto heard across North America:

“We Are Concord!”

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a “Great Place to Work for All.”