Food & Beverage Outlet Director
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Senior
Île-de-France, France
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityFood & Beverage Operations Management
About the job
Requirements
- A minimum of five years of experience in an international chain, a luxury hotel, or an equivalent renowned bar.
- Thorough knowledge of all levels of bar service.
- In-depth international knowledge of beverages, cocktails, and other liquors.
- Knowledge of Micros.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in French; English is preferred.
- Strong leadership and training ability, motivation, and teamwork.
- High degree of professionalism, creativity, business acumen, and management skills.
- Ability to manage pressure, coordinate several activities simultaneously, and recommend appropriate solutions to bar problems.
Responsibilities
- Directly lead the work of the bar assistants.
- Inform assistant managers daily about hotel activities and other information needed to operate the bar, answer staff questions about standards, and take collective action to resolve problems.
- Ensure products and equipment are used appropriately to prevent waste and unsafe use.
- Report best- and worst-selling items to management and recommend profitable menu changes.
- Participate in creating the bar menu.
- Promote products and animate the bar to build customer loyalty.
- Manage cellar and supplies orders, as well as linen orders and returns for the department.
- Be present in daily operations to ensure standards are followed.
- Apply and monitor procedures required by accounting.
- Prepare and control the bar budget and manage operating expenses.
- Prepare reports to optimize sales and minimize labor, beverage, and food costs.
- Analyze bar financial information and prepare explanations for variances.
- Attend daily restaurant meetings and inform staff about important items.
- Encourage teams to upsell.
- Know the hotel's services to assist customers and recommend the hotel's restaurants before outside venues.
- Control, monitor, and supervise bar employees, including work assignments, performance evaluations, training plans, and issue resolution.
- Ensure a safe environment for customers and at work sites to reduce damage and accident risks.
- Maintain a high level of bar service by responding effectively to complaints and taking appropriate action with dissatisfied customers to encourage repeat visits.
- Prepare and verify attendance sheets and complimentary vouchers requested by management.
- Attend monthly restaurant meetings to discuss operational issues and financial reports for the service and restaurant department.
- Create service information records for regular customers.
- Establish a sales plan to encourage and reward the best-performing employee.
- Maintain, control, and regularly inventory bar equipment.
- Monitor employees' conduct and professionalism daily.
- Continuously improve bar service quality to outperform external competitors.
- Establish a detailed cleaning plan for the department and equipment, and ensure hygiene standards are followed.
- Supervise cleaning of the work areas and premises through inspections with stewarding, housekeeping, and technical department managers.
- Maintain the venue's opening and closing functions for the department.
Desired Qualifications
- English language proficiency is preferred.
About the company
Accor is a global hospitality group with brands spanning economy to luxury. It earns revenue from room bookings, food and beverage, and management fees from franchised properties, while providing hotel management and franchising services. The company grows through acquisitions and investments, such as Adoria for catering and Squarebreak for upscale villa rentals, combining global expertise with local know-how. Its goal is to expand its footprint while delivering consistent, responsible guest experiences and advancing sustainability across its operations, supported by its loyalty program A Club.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Founded
1967
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- American Express expanded ALL Accor globally on July 22, 2026, widening acquisition channels.
- Accor opened 109 hotels in H1 2026, and plans 350 openings during 2026.
- H1 2026 recurring EBITDA rose 6.5% despite disruption, showing pricing and cost discipline.
What critics are saying
- Reuters reported Grizzly Research trafficking allegations on March 19, 2026; trust damage persists.
- Middle East conflict cut Q2 room revenue on July 30, 2026, hurting UAE demand.
- Net debt hit €3.523 billion in H1 2026; Essendi impairment signals balance-sheet pressure.
What makes All Accor unique
- ALL Accor reached 100 million members and drives twice-frequent stays.
- Accor spans 45 brands across 110 countries, reducing reliance on any single market.
- Its asset-light model pairs 268,000-room pipeline with luxury brands like Raffles and Orient Express.
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Benefits
- Employee Discounts
- Professional Development Budget