Director Food & Beverage

Responsibilities:
• Working closely with a project team and F&B leaders in the hotel to deliver several new concepts due to open in the later part of the year.
• Direct the implementation of the Food & Beverage operational strategy in line with the corporate direction and guidelines to reinforce the Group’s vision and ensuring the provision of a world class guest experience.
• Participate in the preparation of the group’s Food & Beverages annual business plan, and Sales and Marketing Plans and ensure performance is monitored and reported so that any necessary actions are taken in a timely manner
• Contribute to the preparation of the property’s budget and monitor the financial performance of the F&B outlet(s) versus the budget so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.
• Plan, direct and monitor services and F&B standards in all outlets and kitchens ensuring that managers take corrective actions as necessary in adherence to Jumeirah policies and standards.
• Monitor closely the profitability of all F&B outlets to provide solutions to improve performance and direct in implementing corrective measures.
• Monitor the activities and trends of competitor hotels, restaurants and bars and identify and act on opportunities to modernize equipment, service methods, and product presentation so that guest satisfaction is improved continuously, and the competitive advantage of the hotel is sustained.
• Ensure all F&B colleagues adhere to uniform and grooming standards, and that hygiene standards are relentlessly enforced to demonstrate a professional image consistent with the Jumeirah brand.
• Participate in public relations activities, sales calls or other promotional activities designed at enhancing the image and profitability of the F&B department and the property.
• Manage the effective achievement of objectives through setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing staff, and providing formal and informal feedback to maximize overall performance and team motivation while continuing to deploy resources effectively for growth and further strengthening the employee value proposition.
• Recommend improvements to departmental policy and manage the implementation of procedures and controls covering all areas of activity so that all relevant procedural requirements are fulfilled while ensuring that Jumeirah Group delivers world class services, excellence, and innovation.
• Motivate subordinates and identify opportunities for participating in change initiatives, programs and projects considering international best practices, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.