Food and Beverage Operations Coordinator

FAIRMONT

Food and Beverage Operations Coordinator

Long Beach, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Operations Coordination

    • Consistently provide professional, friendly and engaging service to internal and external guests.
    • Support the daily operation of the Food & Beverage Division through effective coordination of operational activities and communication.
    • Serve as a central point of coordination between Food & Beverage, Culinary, Sales & Catering, Talent & Culture and other hotel departments.
    • Assist the Food & Beverage leadership team in executing departmental initiatives, projects and operational priorities.
    • Coordinate daily operational communications, updates and distribution of relevant information across the division.
    • Maintain departmental calendars, operational documents and communication boards.

    Guest Experience

    • Monitor guest feedback through TrustYou, OpenTable and other guest satisfaction platforms.
    • Coordinate guest correspondence and service recovery efforts, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
    • Track guest experience trends and prepare reports and recommendations for the leadership team.
    • Support VIP arrivals, special requests and outlet reservation confirmations as required.
    • Assist with the coordination of guest-facing promotions, activations and special events.

    Administrative & Project Support

    • Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, menus, meeting agendas and other documents for the Food & Beverage leadership team.
    • Coordinate departmental meetings and prepare meeting minutes and action items.
    • Maintain departmental files, operational records and standard operating procedures.
    • Assist with inventory tracking, purchasing coordination and departmental supply ordering.
    • Coordinate office equipment maintenance and administrative resources.
    • Assist Culinary and Operations leaders with special projects and operational initiatives.

    Training & Compliance

    • Coordinate departmental training schedules, onboarding logistics and learning initiatives.
    • Assist with LQA, Forbes and brand standard audits through documentation, organization and follow-up.
    • Coordinate documentation required for operational audits and compliance programs.
    • Ensure Food & Beverage information is accurate and updated across POS systems, menus and digital platforms.

    Payroll & Department Administration

    • Review daily payroll for accuracy and prepare overtime and payroll reports for leadership review.
    • Process and maintain vacation request documentation and departmental records.
    • Maintain employee recognition calendars, anniversaries and other departmental tracking documents.
    • Coordinate departmental communications and information flow with People & Culture.

    General Responsibilities

    • Follow all department policies, procedures and service standards.
    • Follow all health, safety and sanitation policies.
    • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    ** QUALIFICATIONS** __ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

    • Previous experience in similar role required
    • Previous food and beverage experience in luxury hospitality an asset
    • Computer literate in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, e-mail/Internet applications required
    • Digital photography program experience, InDesign preferred
    • Knowledge of UniFocus/Watson labor Management System, Knowledge of Timesaver
    • Two-way communication and proven advanced writing skills
    • Knowledge of Silverware POS system an asset
    • University/College degree in in Hospitality, Administration or Communication preferred
    • Able to work independently and must be multi-tasked
    • Thoroughly organized and motivated individual, and a self-starter
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
    • Highly responsible & reliable
    • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
    • Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

    Additional Information

    What is in it for you:

    • Hourly rate: USD $31.00 per hour
    • Discounted hotel rooms and food & beverage rates to employees at our sister properties around the globe.
    • We provide learning programs through our Academies to promote growth and development so that you can perform at your full potential.
    • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
    • Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 and WATCH

    Accor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/V/D.

    We provide an environment of trust, respect, and integrity. A home away from home. Where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Privacy and personal information are protected. Through Accor’s Employee Value Proposition, we ensure fair treatment and a workplace free from discrimination & harassment.

    Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

    We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.