Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Application Deadline: 10 June 2024

Department: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: China - Beijing (Yansha Center)

Reporting To: Food & Beverage Director

Compensation: ¥16,000 - ¥18,000 / month

Description
To contribute to and to support Kempinski's vision ofbecoming the undisputed leader in the
hospitality industry, making our food & beverage offer a key differentiating factor for the
Kempinski brand. The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage must grow into the position of
Food & Beverage Head ofDepartment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set an example by reporting to duty punctually wearing business attire according to the
  hotels dress code & Kempinski grooming standards, maintaining a high standard of
  personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• Provide a professional and courteous service at all times and ensure that all employees
  follow the example.
• Be knowledgeable ofall services and products offered by the hotel.
• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all food and beverage products and
  services.
• Oversee the operations of the outlets appointed by the Food & Beverage Head of
  Department.
• Assist in preparing/consolidating the yearly budget for the department.
• Assist in preparing the monthly income statement for each outlet and the department as a
  whole, attend the monthly performance meeting with the Outlet MManagement.
• Manage the consolidated inventory of Food & Beverage department's OS&E together
  with the stewarding department.
• Attend and actively contribute to all relevant staff meetings and hotel trainings.
• Conduct daily operations briefings with the Executive Chef in the absence of the Food &
  Beverage Head ofDepartment.
• Attend or conduct (in the absence ofthe Food & Beverage Head of Department) daily or
  weekly Food & Beverage meetings.
• Review and update all departmental operations manuals annually.
• Assist in sourcing the best available products, constantly aim to improve quality,
  communicate about the products both intemally and externally.
• Establish good partnerships with suppliers and involve them in activities that will
  strengthen working relationships, e.g. invite them to the hotel.
• Monitor and constantly improve quality and guest satisfaction with the given tools (KEA
  Customer Satisfaction Survey).
• Assist handling ofguest complaints.
• Oversee every service at least once a week (breakfast, lunch, dinner, lobby, banqueting.
  room service, bar).
• Prepare a yearly marketing plan for the appointed outlets in cooperation with the Sales &
• Marketing Department including a competitor analysis.
• Follow the local and global food & beverage trends.
• Ensure that all managers plan and implement effective training programmes in the
  appointed outlets.
• Be actively involved in the operations of the appointed outlets to ensure regular guest
  contact.
• Respond to any changes within the Food & Beverage department as dictated by the hotel
  management.
• Act as the secondary point ofcontact to the Corporate Food & Beverage Team.
• Support the implementation of corporate policies, procedures, guidelines, traditions and
  initiatives.
• Attend all corporate conference calls and the relevant regional and global Food &
  Beverage events in the absence ofFood & Beverage Head ofDepartment.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the
  business and ofthe hotel.
  
  

About Kempinski Hotels

Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.

Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.

For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.

In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.