Food & Beverage and Culinary Coordinator

FAIRMONT

Food & Beverage and Culinary Coordinator

Seattle, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The Food & Beverage and Culinary Coordinator is an integral part of the Food & Beverage and Culinary teams at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. This individual will provide administrative and operational support, ensuring the seamless coordination of both departments. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills and a passion for hospitality. This role plays a critical part in driving departmental efficiency and enhancing the overall guest experience.

    What is in it for you:

    • $28.51/hour
    • Employee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont’s and Accor worldwide
    • Parking/Commuting Discounts
    • Paid meal breaks with complimentary meals served in our Staff Dining room
    • Medical, dental, vison insurance available for all full-time colleagues and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available. Free base employee only medical insurance
    • 401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues
    • 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
    • Fun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to the Food & Beverage and Culinary leadership teams, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and preparing reports
    • Assist with the preparation, distribution, and follow-up of departmental communications, such as memos, schedules, and event details
    • Maintain organized filing systems for menus, recipes, SOPs, and training materials.
    • Input weekly schedules in labor management systems
    • Design and print menus, plus other F&B signage and collateral
    • Champion for OpenTable and the F&B POS system. Manage reservations platform. Set Up OpenTable Experiences and reservations for holidays and special occasions
    • Reply & accommodate guest special requests
    • Control common restaurant email inboxes & relay details to necessary stakeholders
    • Flag VIP & Long-Stay guests
    • Support the onboarding process for new team members, including the preparation of orientation schedules and training documentation
    • Serve as a liaison between the F&B and Culinary teams, fostering effective communication and collaboration
    • Other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Your experience and skills include:

    • Previous administrative or coordinator experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or food & beverage environment
    • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with hotel systems such as Opera, Silverware, or BirchStreet is an asset
    • Knowledge of food and beverage operations and culinary terminology is preferred
    • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
    • Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional service
    • Must hold valid authorization to work in the US
    • Food Handlers Card and MAST permit required

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

    We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. All offers contingent on background check and E-Verify.

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