Associate Director - Food & Beverage - Jumeirah Al Qasr Hotel

Job Description

About Jumeirah & the Hotel:Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different? brand promise.Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities.As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments.Madinat Jumeirah? The Arabian Resort of Dubai is a magnificent tribute to Dubai?s heritage. The resort comprises of three grand boutique hotels: Jumeirah Mina A?Salam, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Al Naseem, and a collection of 29 traditional summer houses known as Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf. In addition, there?s seven exclusive Malakiya Villas, over 50 world-class restaurants and bars, a traditional souk, 3km of waterways with abras, a leading conference and banqueting center, 2km of private beach, the award-winning Talise Spa, and the Talise Fitness health club.About the JobWe are looking for highly talented, experienced, and hands-on professional to join our Food & Beverage Leadership Team in Jumeirah Al Qasr and Dar Al Masyaf HotelYour main duties will include:

• Assists the F&B Director to manage the overall food and beverage function of all Outlets.
• Oversees the assignment of duties, responsibilities, and workstations to colleagues by Outlet Managers & Assistant Outlet Managers.
• Observes and evaluates colleagues and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service is met
• Mentors, develops, and provides on-the-job training to Outlet Managers & Assistant Outlet Managers to strengthen their current performance and preparation for future advancement
• Reviews financial transactions and monitors budget to ensure efficient operation, and to ensure expenditures stay within budget limitations
• Oversees all food and beverage presentations and quality in all venues
• Inspects food and beverage preparation to maintain quality standards and hygiene regulations
• Maximizes profitability, set targets for the month and maximize revenues to meet the monthly budgets.
• Monitors the food cost and beverage costs.
• Participates in the preparation of the department performance plan and yearly budget.
• Monitors and take corrective action to reduce waste, misuse and breakage of china, glassware, linen and supplies.
• Prepares monthly food and beverage reports.
• Anticipates and forecasts labour costs based on volume of business schedule accordingly.
• Analyses the daily Food and Beverage revenue report and point out the variances and action steps.
• Assists in monitoring and analysing the activities and trends for competitive restaurants and bars.
• Interacts with management and other departments within area of responsibility and develops working relationships.
• Prepares and maintains standard operating procedures.
• Attends and conduct staff meetings where the presence is required.
• Maintains communication with kitchen and other related Food and Beverage departments.
• Participates in public relation activities, sales calls, or other promotional activities designed at enhancing the image of the department.
• Assists each outlet manager in the planning and implementation of effective sales and promotional activities to ensure maximum revenues.

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

• Hospitality Degree
• 8-10 years Hotel F&B experience responsible for a minimum of 3 separate operations during this time
• Minimum 5 years in Luxury Hotel Operations
• Working Understanding of Annual Budgets, OPEC and CAPEX expenses
• Ability to conceive and articulates promotional Marketing campaign to drive top line
• Preferably Multilingual

About Benefits:We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent care package, flights home, accommodation allowance, health insurance, up to 50% discount off Jumeirah F&B Outlets.

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