Director of Restaurants
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Director of Restaurants

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Boldly coloring outside the lines of luxury, W turns the traditional notion of the extravagant hotel on its head. Our irreverent attitude and taste for excess redefine revelry for the modern jet set. Our guests have a lust for a life less ordinary that drives them to demand more, experience it all, and hit repeat.
We share our guests’ passions, providing insider access to what’s new and what’s next. Moderation is not in our vocabulary and we know that lust for life demands more, not less. W guests soak it in and live each day with a mantra: Detox.Retox.Repeat. If you’re ready to create the energetic W scene that is magnetic to everyday disruptors around the world, then we invite you to explore a career with W Hotels.


JOB SUMMARY

Manages all restaurant operations and talent on a daily basis. Areas of responsibility include Restaurants/Bars and Room Service. As a department head, directs and works with the beverage & food/culinary management team and employees to successfully execute all restaurant operations. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance in areas of responsibility.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, event management, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 4 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, event management, or related professional area.

Skills and Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Economics and Accounting- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial data.

Analytical/Critical Thinking- The ability to gather and organize information using a logical and systematic process; recognize patterns and relationships in complex data; examine data to identify implications, problems and draw appropriate conclusions; generate alternative solutions to problems; evaluate strengths, weaknesses and consequences of alternative solutions and approaches to solving problems.

Management of Financial Resources- Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.

Administration and Management -Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Applied Business Knowledge- Understanding market dynamics, enterprise level objectives and important aspects of the company’s business to accurately diagnose strengths and weaknesses, anticipate opportunities and risks, identify issues, and develop strategies and plans. Aligning individual and team actions with strategies and plans to drive business results.

Food Production and Presentation- Knowledge of techniques and equipment for preparing and presenting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques and sanitation standards.

Management of Material Resources- Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Day-to-Day Operations

• Estimate food, liquor, wine, and other beverage consumption in order to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned.

• Facilitates pre-meal briefings with the Chef and Restaurant Managers to educate restaurant staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.

• Maintains service and sanitation standards in restaurant, bar/lounge and room service areas.

• Order and purchase equipment and supplies.

• Oversees the booking and manages service of restaurant parties, special events and room service hospitality suites.

Developing and Maintaining Budgets

• Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

• Understands the impact of department's operation on the overall property financial goals.

Leading Beverage and Food Team

• Establishes challenging, realistic and obtainable goals to guide operation and performance.

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• Develops means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.

• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.

• Acts as the guest service role model for the restaurants, sets a good example of excellent customer service, and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

• Ensures cash control and liquor control procedures are followed by all Restaurant, Bar/Lounge and Room Service employees.

• Ensures compliance with all food & beverage policies, standards and procedures by training, supervising, follow-up and hands on management.

• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

• Ensures staff understands all applicable liquor laws.

• Establishes guidelines for customer service so employees understand expectations and parameters.

• Strives to improve service performance.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

• Estimates cost and benefit ratio, maintaining balance between profit and service satisfaction.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of departmental meetings with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

• Meets with guests on an informal basis during meals or upon departure to obtain feedback on quality of food and beverage, service levels and overall satisfaction.

• Responds effectively to guest problems and handles complaints.

• Reviews guest satisfaction feedback with employees to develop appropriate corrective action.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

• Ensures that expectations and objectives are clearly communicated to subordinates; subordinates are also open to raise questions and/or concerns.

• Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers.

• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position and monitors progress.

• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.

• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

• Interviews and hires management and hourly employees with the appropriate skills to meet the business needs of the operation.

• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and or managers.

Additional Responsibilities

• Informs and/or update the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

 
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

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The company

Boldly coloring outside the lines of luxury, W turns the traditional notion of the extravagant hotel on its head. Our irreverent attitude and taste for excess redefine revelry for the modern jet set. Our guests have a lust for a life less ordinary that drives them to demand more, experience it all, and hit repeat.
We share our guests’ passions, providing insider access to what’s new and what’s next. Moderation is not in our vocabulary and we know that lust for life demands more, not less. W guests soak it in and live each day with a mantra: Detox.Retox.Repeat. If you’re ready to create the energetic W scene that is magnetic to everyday disruptors around the world, then we invite you to explore a career with W Hotels.

W Dubai – The Palm
The first W Escape in the Middle East, set to make its debut in 2018, celebrates Dubai’s cityscape contrast where modern man-made geometrical formations erupt and clash with the fluid and organic shapes of nature, while nodding and winking to the local landscape.

Located in the west crescent of the Palm Jumeirah - the most innovative and ambitious man-made creation of all, W Dubai—The Palm presents itself as a 24/7 destination with a dynamic programming that brings what’s New/Next in Fashion, Music, Design and Fuel to a seaside setting. Never Boring. Never follow. Never enough.

W Dubai – The Palm comprises:

- 350 rooms and suites, all with sea views
- Six B&F vibrant venues
- Great Room and 3 Studios and 2 Strategy rooms
- WET Deck, Private beach, FIT and AWAY® Spa

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Director of Restaurants

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Full-time, Indefinite

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