the Chef Agency
Ottawa, ON
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Job Details:
Full-time
Management
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Salary: $140K–$145K + 20% bonus
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, company discounts, robust corporate benefits
Relocation: Yes, within Canada
Seeking a thoughtful, poised Director of Food & Beverage with a proven ability to elevate service culture, mentor diverse teams, and drive strategic, high-volume operations in a Forbes-level environment.
Qualifications
Salary: $140K–$145K + 20% bonus
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, company discounts, robust corporate benefits
Relocation: Yes, within Canada
Seeking a thoughtful, poised Director of Food & Beverage with a proven ability to elevate service culture, mentor diverse teams, and drive strategic, high-volume operations in a Forbes-level environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of senior F&B leadership in Forbes Five Star hotels or resorts
- Strong background in multi-outlet operations, including restaurants, bars, IRD, and banquets
- Experience with renovations, change management, and FOH team development
- Composed, solutions-driven leader with high emotional intelligence
- Candidates must be based in Canada or currently working within the Canadian market
- Multi-Outlet Oversight – Lead all F&B operations across 7 venues, including three restaurants, café, seasonal patio, bar/lounge, and in-room dining
- Team Development – Mentor a diverse 200+ person team, fostering a unified service culture through presence, clarity, and collaboration
- Strategic Leadership – Drive operational performance, guest experience, and financial results in a high-profile, historic hotel setting
- Change Management – Guide the division through upcoming renovations, evolving guest expectations, and operational enhancements
- Legacy & Innovation – Balance the property's storied reputation with fresh thinking to continuously elevate service and offerings