[ref. e32826616] Abu Dhabi - Food and Beverage Manager

Job Description

To ensure a smooth and efficient operation in the Food & Beverage department in relation to the company core

process; thus directly impacting the delivery of the experience.

This position works alongside the Executive Chef/Chef de Cuisine to meet the department&aposs strategic and financial goals; responsible for managing the beverage cost according to the budget. Draws up direct reports and maintains

health and safety standards in the operation. Acts as Food and Beverage department head in the absence of the Commercial Director.

To support the Commercial Director in the running of the department

To lead and manage the food and beverage department

To implement and execute the set strategies to achieve the EBITDA targets

To review financial reports and statements to monitor departmental performance against budgets

To work with the food and beverage leadership team to determine areas of concern and to develop strategies

to improve the department financial performance

To establish challenging, realistic and obtainable goals for the department and colleagues

To implement and monitor the standard operating procedures for the department

To maintain a safe and healthy working environment that is compliant with local regulations (ADAFSA) and

international (HACCP) best practices

To design efficient measures to ensure prompt, accurate and personalized service to all guests to achieve

high guest satisfaction levels

To recruit, train and develop a team which passionately delivers guests service excellence

To monitor food and beverage operational, food safety and hygiene reports in order to be updated on the

daily events in the department

To communicate new or amended procedures within the department in order to keep the outlets updated with

changes

To conduct performance appraisals for direct reports and ensure follow up and creation of development plans

To attend company learning and development programs and trainings

To plan and organize internal and external special events in order to contribute to the success of the company

Essential:

Possess tertiary level of education

Food Hygiene and HACCP Certification

2 years experience in a Food and Beverage operation or related professional area in a managerial role

Computer and Microsoft Office knowledge

Good level of English language

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Possess a good leadership, customer service and motivational skills

A very detail orientated and hardworking team player

Good analytical thinking

Problem solving

Knowledge of food and beverage operation

Desirable:

Diploma in Hotel and Management or related education

Previous experience in a leisure facility

Minimum 1 year of Food and Beverage Manager experience

Working knowledge of standard cost controls and waste management

Ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues, management and external clients

Knowledge with EATEC and Maximo will be an asset

Additional languages such as Arabic, Russian and Farsi would be an advantage