Assistant Food & Beverage Manager I Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager l Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown

We are currently looking for an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join and lead our energetic and fabulous Radisson food and beverage team members to inspire and provide exceptional experiences for our guests. This important leadership position is responsible for supervising guest focused operations, in both food and beverage outlets and banquet departments.

Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown

The Radisson Blu Hotel in Toronto’s vibrant harbourfront front district is an intimate, boutique-style hotel providing dramatic views of Lake Ontario and the CN Tower. This downtown Toronto hotel is minutes from the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, and Air Canada Centre, 15-minute walk to Union Station and just two kilometers away from Billy Bishop airport. Perfect for business and leisure travelers, offering 157 guest rooms, extensive meeting space, a lobby café, and Lakeview Pool is an excellent place to cool off and enjoy cocktails and snacks crafted in-house while enjoying stunning views of Lake Ontario.

Our Ownership Company - (https://www.silverhotelgroup.com)

Silver Hotel Group (SHG) is a family-owned Canadian hotel company. Our portfolio ranges from internationally branded full and select-service hotels to independent and boutique hotels. At SHG, our culture is fundamental to our success. Each empowered team member strives to exhibit passion, creativity, and fun every day. Together, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences by living our core values: Accountability, Teamwork, Leadership, Diversity, Integrity, Giving, Fun, and Recognition. As we continue to grow, our mantra “You Matter” resonates with our 600+ team members in how we do business, which will continue to enhance engagement and retention. Today, we look for new team members who demonstrate both aptitude and passion to embrace and contribute to our culture.

Help us build something exceptional!

The Silver Hotel Group believes in outstanding hospitality and takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are committed to respecting the independence and dignity of all people by providing a barrier-free environment for all guests, colleagues, and job applicants. Accommodation is available upon request for all applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. The Silver Hotel Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

What We Offer

• Industry competitive remuneration and benefits
• Collaborate with like-minded team members who are passionate about hospitality. and keep things fun, every day!
• Be part of a reputable brand and respected ownership company at Silver Hotel Group, committed to building a culture of respect, appreciation, and fun!
• Education reimbursement program
• RRSP matching program
• Annual wellness credit
• Team member referral program
• Career and leadership development and growth opportunities
• Hotel discounts
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personalized and exceptional guest service at every opportunity.
• Responsible for directing, delegating, and coordinating the banquets and food and beverage outlet's daily business activities and team members.
• Work closely with hotel sales and catering coordination teams.
• Lead the weekly banquet / catering event meetings and play an instrumental role in the distribution of weekly banquet event orders to all relevant departments.
• Building positive business relations with hotel guests and corporate clients and initiating new business opportunities in food and beverage outlets.
• Responsible for food and beverage quality control inspections, and service standards implementation/execution.
• Collaborate closely with team members, leading the team to ensure all event details, and function specifications are executed in accordance with the client’s expectations.
• Responsible for managing food and beverage inventories, maintaining par levels, and providing requisitions products and supplies.
• Ensure team members are aware, follow and are trained in health and safety policies and procedures.
• Facilitating regular meetings with team members and food and beverage leadership.
• Responsible for maximizing revenues while maintaining a quality standard of service and guest experience.
• Responsible for coaching, motivating, and training team members on continual basis.
• Ensure team members are adhering to all hotel policies, procedures, and systems as outlined in the food and beverage departmental standards and operational procedures.
• Adherence to all Silver Hotel Group polices and procedures including purchasing and procurement programs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and directed.
  
  

What We Are Looking For...

• Previous experience in a hotel food and beverage operational managerial role with 1-2 years’ experience is preferred.
• A hands-on management approach and the ability to be present during all peak business periods.
• Post-secondary education in food and beverage / hospitality / culinary management at a diploma level is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with menu costing, engineering and food and beverage cost controls.
• Experience in banquets, catering and meetings.
• Experience of working and managing associates within a unionized environment.
• Strong track record in menu design and service execution.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as required, including ‘Manager-On-Duty’ shifts.
• Proven experience in motivating and inspiring team members with a hands-on approach to training and a leadership style committed to developing and motivating the food and beverage team to attain a superior level of guest service.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Ability to achieve deadlines with departmental/hotel fiscal results.
• Proficient in EXCEL, Microsoft Word/Office/Outlook.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.