Job Description

Director of Wine
As our Director of Wine you will be an ambassador for the exceptional service and flavours that are hallmarks of our restaurant and lounge experience. Your warm, attentive guest service and passion for wine is worth raising a glass to!

What is in it for you:

• Be a part of a progressive hotel that embraces the culture and vibrancy of Canada’s most beautiful city - Vancouver
• 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.
• An award-winning restaurant in a Food & Beverage division that promotes growth, cross-training and career development opportunities
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit

• What you will be doing:

• Manage assigned F&B Manager on Duty responsibilities including being a point of contact for all Outlets.
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs while maintaining floor presence.
• To contribute and focus on the daily growth of the operation through awareness and understanding of LQA, EES, Forbes and Fairmont Pacific Rim Standards.
• Promote teamwork as a strong component of the daily service culture.
• Work with Outlet Sales Manager and Food & Beverage Coordinator to ensure the execution of successful group events.
• Participate in service as necessary per outlet needs.
• Attend and participate in the daily Food and Beverage meetings, stand-ups and conduct daily shift briefings.
• Follow up on guest concerns and share all guest comments with the colleagues.
• To be Health & Safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Participate in the training and coaching of new and existing team members.
• Attend pre-convention & departmental meetings as required for outlets Operation.
• Participate in the budgeting and forecasting process for the outlets.
• Work in conjunction with the Outlet Chef, Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director on promotions, menus, and special events.
• Responsible for all Hotel wine sales and inventory.
• Create and execute revenue incentives throughout the outlets
• Lead the Sommelier team for Botanist by motivating, coaching and monitoring the performance levels of all team members.
• Personalized Wine Director consultation for Conference and Sales clients and top F&B spenders
• Responsible for all Hotel wine sales, inventory and ordering.
• Participate in winery partnerships/wine agent meetings
• Develop wine training programs for Outlets to ensure continuous growth.
• Responsible of wine preservation systems and displays
• Responsible of wine list costing/pricing through the Hotel. Evolving lists keeping with vision and current industry trends
• Monitor all guest service standards, constantly seeking ways to improve product and service as well as increase volumes and profits
• To assist in the recruitment and training of Food and Beverage colleague
• Performs all other tasks as assigned by management.
• Your experience and skills include:

• A passion for all things hospitality required
• WSET Level 3 or above is required
• 4 years’ experience or more required
• University/College degree in a related discipline preferred
• Previous Luxury hospitality experience required
• Food and Beverage leadership experience in a high capacity role preferred
• Previous experience in a high volume restaurant preferred
• Experience with FORBES 5 Star is preferred
• Previous MICROS/Silverware experience preferred
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational skills required
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities required
• Highly responsible and reliable required
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team required
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times required

Your team and working environment: With a bar, dining room, and an outdoor terrace garden, Botanist is an offer filled with wonderment and charm. We're seeking talented, passionate and energetic people to join our team. If you love food, drink and engaging with people, we'd love to hear from you. Physical Aspects of Position (including but not limited to)

• • • Constant standing and walking throughout shift
    • Constant lifting and carrying up to 20-50 lbs
    • Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
    • Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS