Director of Food & Beverage

Department: Food & Beverage Location: Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar Description • Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors. • Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively. • Excellent organisational and time management skills. • Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times. • Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner. • Ability to operate computer and office equipment. • Proficiency in Excel and Word. Key Responsibilities • Support and implement new Talent Development initiatives. • Identify internal and external talents* that match Kempinski’s DNA values. • Support career development by training, cross exposure, task force assignments and transfers. • Grow talent in order to present candidates in quarterly Talent Transfer Calls. • Take the time to meet all new Food & Beverage employees. • Conduct yearly performance appraisals and TTTT’s minimum for middle management, providing feedback on their job performance. • Ensure that a succesion plan is in place to guarantee a seamless, efficient handover for all management positions. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise To fill the position, the following is required: • Minimum five 5 years in an F&B management role. • Minimum 3 years' experience in a 5* hotel, preferably experience in a successful stand-alone food & beverage operation.

Support and implement new Talent Development initiatives. Identify internal and external talents that match Kempinski’s DNA values. Support career development by training, cross exposure, task force assignments and transfers. Grow talent in order to present candidates in quarterly Talent Transfer Calls. Take the time to meet all new Food & Beverage employees. Conduct yearly performance appraisals and TTTT’s minimum for middle management, providing feedback on their job performance. Ensure that a succession plan is in place to guarantee a seamless, efficient handover for all management positions.