F & B Manager

Leadership 1. Build teamwork and enhance the team’s commitment to their work and the hotel. 2. Delegate appropriate responsibility to others based on their ability whilst ensuring they have sufficient authority and resources. 3. Achieve a record of success in recruiting, interviewing and hiring people.(“Getting the right person in the right job”) 4. Communicate the vision and brand personality to the team and ensure it is integrated in the department’s business practices. 5. Actively and successfully train people for current assignments and future growth. 6. Set and communicate high performance standards. 7. Recognize outstanding individual performance in the department and deal with substandard performance fairly, immediately and constructively. 8. Ensure all employees under your supervision are scheduled in accordance with business needs. Budgeting and Finance 1. Prepare the annual business plan for all F&B outlets. 2. Monitor the outlets’ budget and proactively implement corrective action where necessary. 3. Control cost whilst ensuring guests get value for money. Communication 1. Communicate effectively within the organization at all levels using the most appropriate communication method for the matter concerned. 2. Conduct regular brief, concise, well prepared departmental meetings and ensure follow-up. Other 1. Adjust to changes in job requirements and the hotel’s operational strategies to meet business needs. 2. Maintain an efficient and effective administrative system. 3. Continue professional development by self-directed learning and participation in company sponsored training programs. 4. Keep abreast of developments affecting your field of expertise. Technical Expertise 1. Plan and recommend replacement of FF&E and OE in accordance with needs and available budget. 2. Attain the highest banquet yield achievable. 3. Ensure the correct implementation of all cash-handling procedures in the departments under your supervision. 4. Ensure banquet, buffet set-up and banquet function themes are creative and in accordance with the hotel’s image. 5. Constantly seek to profit engineer by monitoring cost of sales and implementing revenues-increasing products/programs activities. 6. Work together with Marketing Communications to achieve high impact exposure of the hotel’s F&B facilities in the market. - Minimum 4 years of experience in a Food & Beverage management role, preferably within luxury hotels, resorts, or upscale hospitality environments. - Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred - Strong knowledge of luxury hospitality service standards and Food & Beverage operations. - Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of increasing F&B sales and profitability. - Proficiency in F&B management systems, POS systems, and other relevant hospitality software. - Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. - Highly presentable, professional, and guest-focused. - Outgoing and energetic personality with strong relationship-building abilities. - Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Fluency in English; additional languages will be an advantage.