Director - Food and Beverage - Jumeirah Saadiyat Island

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Director of Food and Beverage to lead our Food & Beverage Department in Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

Set periodically business plan, budget, forecast and performance reports close conjunction with each Outlet Manager
Analyze food and beverage daily reports
Monitor closely the profitability of all food and beverage outlets in order to provide solutions to improve problem areas and assist in implementing corrective measures.
Initiate special promotions and activities that generate additional revenue and popular interest, maintaining the hotel image
Coordinate the development, interpretation and implementation of hotels policies and procedures
Monitor service and food and beverage standards in all outlets and conference & events ensuring that managers take corrective actions as necessary.
Assist in coordinating the organizational and administrative functions in all areas of the Food and Beverage Department to ensure delivery of the strategy and compliance with Jumeirah standards
Assist in monitoring the activities and trends of competitor hotels, restaurants and bars and keep up to date with international trends in order to ensure the competitive advantage of the hotel.
Make recommendations for modernization of equipment, service methods, and presentation to improve guest satisfaction and profits.
Participate in public relations activities, sales calls or other promotional activities designed at enhancing the image and profitability of the Food and Beverage department and the hotel.
Personally and frequently verify that guests in the hotel are receiving the best possible service available in order to make continuous improvement
Frequently verify that the best products are used in the hotel operation to ensure guest satisfaction
Ensure that HACCP and other local regulations are adhered to ensure the highest standards of health, sanitation and cleanliness in food and beverage areas
Maintain effective communication between all departments and a favourable working relationship with all departments to promote a harmonious working climate
Conducts random checks to ensure all standards are applied
Ensure food and beverage outlets update guest preference database regularly
Work closely with Jumeirah corporate office and promote Sirius and ISME activities within the food and beverage department
Maintain up-to-date records of the food and beverage department personnel including appraisals, individual development plans, succession plans, attendance, vacation, lieu days, overtime, labour costs, absenteeism, and disciplinary action.
Conduct daily food and beverage meetings to discuss VIP guests, arrivals, in house and any other food and beverage activities or financial performance
To assist in bringing all Outlet Managers up to date with market needs and trends and ensuring that their product matches these needs
Train and develop Outlet Managers so that they are able to operate independently with their own profit centre and to exceed budget
Perform any other duties that management may reasonably require
Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the management.

About you:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

Minimum 10 to 12 years in managing F&B operations in hotel industry & 2 years in a senior F&B management role in a luxury hotel
Experience within a large Conference & Events Hotel