Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Job Description

Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of ? an opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.In line with our plans for future growth, we are committed to staff levels that are in keeping with our extraordinary staff-to-guest ratios. We believe that attitude counts as much as skill. As a result, Four Seasons hires motivated people who we train to perform superbly, while we create an environment where they can flourish.Ultimately, our culture breeds success, and rewards it in many different ways.Work on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, excellent service and a passion to exceed guest expectations by providing the most memorable guest experience. From elegant surroundings of the finest quality, to caring, highly personalized 24-hour service, Four Seasons embodies a true home away from home for those who know and appreciate the best. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture personifies by its employees - people who share a single focus and encourage to offer phenomenal service.We seek the creative talents that are well-mannered, visionary, and passionate and having a deep understanding of the hospitality concept.Four Seasons Cairo at The First Residence is currently?looking for Assistant Director of Food & Beverage.The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage is a senior manager who works closely with the Director to ensure guests receive the highest level of food and service.Works closely with the Director of Food and Beverage to ensure guests receive the highest level of food and service.Demonstrates creative and innovative mindsetAssists in leading the property?s food and beverage operation, including Restaurants, Bars, Room Service, and Banquets, Catering and The Four Seasons First Nile Boat.Support the Food and Beverage Director in developing and Executing Food and Beverage Strategy and GoalsWorks with direct reports to develop and implement promotions, menu items and presentations.Develops a food and beverage operating strategy that is aligned with the brand business strategy and leads its execution.Leading Food and Beverage teams including Director of restaurantsEnsures that regular, on-going communication occurs in all areas of food and beverageWorks with direct reports to review business in house and potential business in surrounding area and troubleshoot potential challenges/conflicts.Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service and operational needs are met.Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.Maximizing Food and Beverage RevenueEnsures company policies are in place in food & beverage areas and followed by all related employees.Ensuring Exceptional Customer ServiceCreates an atmosphere in all food and beverage areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations.Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures.Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures.Hires food & beverage leadership team members who demonstrate strong functional expertise, creativity and entrepreneurial leadership to meet the business needs of the operation.Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the performance review process and holds staff accountable for successful performance.Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.CANDIDATE PROFILEQualifications:We are looking for individuals who are strategic, have strong business acumen, good communication and interpersonal skills and are able to evidence professionalism and adaptability.Degree in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration,2 years In the same position or as Director of branded lifestyle standalone restaurantInternational experience in Middles East /Europe is a mustcurrently operating 119 hotels and resorts, and 44 residential properties in major city centers and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the worlds best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards. Our greatest asset, and the key to our success, is our people. We believe that each of us needs a sense of dignity, pride and satisfaction in what we doWhat to Expect from Your Work Experience...You will? Be part of a cohesive team with a singular focus on creating the best possible guest experience.? Have the ability to demonstrate your unique personality and service style while achieving the brand standards that make us Four Seasons.? Have career growth opportunities both within Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence and worldwide with our company.? Excellent Training and Development opportunities.Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons, visit us:http://jobs.fourseasons.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resortshttps://twitter.com/FourSeasonsJobsWe look forward to receiving your application!

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