General Manager, Boutique Waterfront Resort Hotel & Marina

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General Manager for a Boutique, Waterfront Resort and Marina, Gulf Islands in British Columbia.

This is a year round position, live in one of the most desirable Island communities in British Columbia.

Description:Our client is an internationally well-known boutique Resort & Spa, catering to sophisticated international clients. This Resort offers a unique guest experience focused on luxury in a one-of-a-kind setting.

This award winning Resort operates spring to fall only (March to beginning of November), however this is a year round position. Combine your experience and your passion of Island living by joining the team at this internationally renowned Resort & Marina in British Columbia.

The Resort includes a very popular Restaurant and a Bistro operation, featuring authentic & contemporary, local Pacific Northwest cuisine. The well known Chef’s creation reflect a farm-to-table philosophy.

We are looking for an inspired General Manager who believes in success through commitment and pride to join this beautiful Resort.

The ideal candidate is a highly seasoned and intelligent hotel professional with outstanding management skills and extensive hands-on experience.

The General Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of all related areas of the Resort. The General Manager will be in charge for the strategic planning, financial forecasting, crew satisfaction deliverables and overall guest satisfaction. The General Manager will be working closely with the sales & marketing team and event planners, reporting directly to the owners.

This inspirational leader is responsible for driving, communicating and supporting all departmental processes within operations and is also accountable for positively influencing the operations through an effective leadership approach.

This position encompasses all aspects of the Resort operations, including ensuring the success of events and weddings as well as keeping strong positive relations with the Island’s community. 

The General Manager should be competent in troubleshooting skills, time management, organization and an exceptional eye for detail. 

Key Accountabilities

  • Oversee, manage, direct and take part in all aspects of Accommodations, and Food & Beverage Services.
  • Build, engage and empower a strong service oriented team and create a positive work environment at all times.
  • Implement and continuously improve systems, standards and processes for resort management, measurement and control
  • Develop and implement annual operating plans including financial forecasts, service strategies and operations delivery
  • With a hands-on approach, manage, direct and take part in all aspects of the resort daily operations to deliver exceptional resort experiences for guests, and employees.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years Hotel General Manager upscale Hotel experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team and achieve results
  • Upper level manager experience at a first class Resort
  • Food & Beverage management experience, including fine dining and upscale wine knowledge
  • Working knowledge and use of current technology including MS Office and property management systems (WebResPro)
  • Experience in financial control, planning and reporting in a hospitality environment

Excellent Working Atmosphere, very positive professional environment. Picturesque setting.

Employment is full time, year round. The Boutique Resort operates March to November

Very well known, desirable Island community to live in.

Excellent Salary and working conditions.

Director, Food and Beverage

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Director Food & Beverage for Renowned, First Class Luxury Hotel in Whistler

We are currently seeking a Director Food & Beverage for a very high end, Hotel-Resort in Whistler, British Columbia.

Our client is a well-known first class hotel in Whistler looking for an established Director Food & Beverage with a hands-on management approach and a background in luxury Hotels and fine dining establishments.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic, trend-conscious, Food & Beverage professional, who understands the particular demands of excellent food and service standards.

Position Summary

The Director of Food& Beverage creates the vision and direction for the F&B department alongside the Executive Chef and holds the ultimate responsibility in the department for overall engagement and training of the staff, guest satisfaction and financial performance. This position requires a highly self-motivated individual who can manage with minimal direction and interact with guests at a high-level as well as train staff to deliver exceptional service. This position is an integral part of the senior leadership team and must possess superior communications skills as well as a passion for the Hospitality Industry and lifestyle.

Leading a multi-facetted F&B operation, this role requires a hands-on leader and mentor that strives for service excellence and has a solid background in upscale/fine dining Restaurant Management, Banquets and Events and Hotel F&B operations as well as extensive wine knowledge.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ combined experience in a senior leadership position within F&B.
  • Thorough background in fine dining and lounge service.
  • Understanding of Restaurant, Bar/Lounge / Banquet and Events procedures.
  • Effective decision making skills and strong problem solving skills.
  • Financial management skills e.g., ability to understand, create and manage operating budgets, 
forecasting and scheduling.
  • Ability to acquire and maintain relationships e.g., associates, customers, vendors.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated, with a positive attitude and a consistent display of professionalism.
  • Computer literate with MS Office applications and excellent understanding of POS systems.
  • Innovative, detail oriented, and quality conscious.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Education in hospitality management an asset.
  • Certifications as required to comply with provincial regulations.
  • Extensive knowledge about wine; Educational certification an asset.

Excellent Salary, Bonus and Benefits

Interested candidates please forward complete Resumé in confidence to: carla@dietzelintl.com

Or please call @ 604 738 2433

 Confidentiality assured to all interested candidates