For over 96 years, Fairmont Royal York has stood as a beacon of luxury and excellence in the heart of Toronto. Opened in 1929, this historic hotel was once the tallest building in the British Commonwealth, and today, Fairmont Royal York continues to be a symbol of timeless elegance and contemporary sophistication. Where tradition meets innovation, and every day offers a chance to make history, a million stories have been told. At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. The Assistant Director of Mixology is responsible for working alongside the Director of Beverage, providing strategic direction and operational leadership across the Food & Beverage Division. it’s about shaping an experience, building a culture, and leading a team that delivers hospitality at the highest level.

Train, coach, and develop colleagues on mixology techniques, beverage knowledge, equipment use, service standards, and safety protocols.

Monitor and manage beverage costs, inventory, waste, and variances to support financial targets and operational efficiency.

Foster a culture of excellence within the Food & Beverage division by promoting exceptional service, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Lead and support Food & Beverage colleagues and operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences and achieve departmental objectives.

Provide operational oversight of the bar program, including inventory management, beverage controls, bar-related service tickets, colleague scheduling, and day-to-day operations.

Develop and implement strategic initiatives for the bar program, including beverage menu development, seasonal offerings, promotions, and innovative mixology concepts.





Collaborate closely with Food & Beverage leadership and other departments to ensure the bar program aligns with overall restaurant and property goals.

Support the Director of Beverage in developing and executing the overall beverage program and creative strategy, while assuming leadership responsibilities in their absence or when offsite.

Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and guest service skills, along with extensive knowledge of mixology and beverage trends, with the ability to innovate and adapt to evolving guest preferences and market trends.

Play a key role in the overall success of the Food & Beverage division by ensuring operational practices meet or exceed established standards and contribute to the overall objectives of the property.

Deeply connected to (or curious about) Toronto’s evolving dining scene, beverage culture and food & beverage trends.

Financially savvy, results-driven, and confident making data-informed decisions.

Free Meals: Healthy meals on us every shift.

Travel Discounts: Sweet deals at Accor hotels worldwide.

We use artificial intelligence to help screen and assess applications for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Another stunning chapter for the iconic Fairmont Royal York has begun, and we invite you to be a part of it. Join us and help shape the future of one of Toronto’s most treasured landmarks.

Visa Requirements: Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: At Fairmont Royal York, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity.

📌 Assistant Manager, Seasonal (Regional Municipality of York)
🏢 FAIRMONT
📍 Regional Municipality of York