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Hotel Director of Food & Beverage Toronto, Ontario(Must be legally authorized to work in Canada)The Director of Food & Beverage (DF&B) provides strategic and operational leadership for all food and beverage outlets within a branded hotel in Toronto. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional culinary and service experiences, driving profitability, maintaining brand standards, and leading a high-performing, guest-focused team. The Director of Food & Beverage is a key member of the hotels Executive Committee and partners closely with the General Manager.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute a comprehensive Food & Beverage strategy aligned with brand standards, ownership goals, and market trends.Provide inspirational leadership to culinary and service teams across all outlets.Drive innovation in menus, concepts, and guest experiences.Oversee all Food & Beverage operations including restaurants, bars, lounges, in-room dining, banquets, catering, and stewarding.Ensure consistent delivery of luxury service standards and exceptional product quality.Maintain compliance with health, safety, liquor licensing, and regulatory requirements.Prepare, manage, and achieve departmental budgets and forecastsMaximize revenue through effective pricing strategies, menu engineering, and event programmingControl food, beverage, and labor costs while maintaining deluxe service levelsWork closely with the General Manager, Executive Chef, Sales & Marketing, and Finance teamsCollaborate with brand partners, suppliers, and local vendors to enhance quality and innovationRepresent the hotel within the local culinary and hospitality communityQualifications & ExperienceMinimum 710 years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience in the hospitality industry.Previous experience as a Director of Food & Beverage or senior F&B leader within a branded hotel group (luxury or upper-upscale preferred).Proven experience managing multiple outlets in a full-service, city-based hotel.Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.In-depth knowledge of food safety, liquor regulations, and labor standards in Ontario.Preferred Skills:Experience in the Toronto luxury or upscale dining marketStrong understanding of unionized environments (if applicable)Creative, trend-aware, and guest-focused with strong operational disciplineHands-on leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skillsNegotiable Salary + Bonus + Health Benefits.To Apply:Please send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to Mr. Steve Renard, President at [email protected] regards,Stephen J. RenardStephen J. Renard PresidentRenard International Hospitality Search Consultants Recipient of the 31st Annual Pinnacle Awards: 'Hotelier Magazine, 2019 Supplier of the Year' https://www.hoteliermagazine.com/2019-pinnacle-awards-renard/'We use our reputation to help build yours. Celebrating over five decades of Excellence - since 1970'121 Richmond Street West, Suite 601Toronto, ON. Canada, M5H 2K1Tel: (1) 416 364 8325 ext. 228 Fax: (1) 416 364 4924Email: [email protected]: www.renardinternational.com www.renardnewsletter.com www.renardglobalmanagement.com