Closing on: May 5, 2025
Job Summary:
We’re looking for a forward-thinking Food & Beverages Manager to lead all F&B operations in line with our contemporary hotel concept. The ideal candidate combines operational expertise with creativity, innovation, and a keen eye for detail to drive memorable guest experiences, consistent service quality, and revenue growth across all outlets.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Operational Excellence
- Oversee the day-to-day running of all F&B outlets: signature restaurant, lounge/bar, café, in-room dining, and meeting/event spaces.
- Ensure smooth, consistent service aligned with the hotel’s modern aesthetic and service standards.
- Monitor cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene standards across all areas.
2. Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, train, and mentor a team of service and kitchen staff.
- Promote a performance-driven culture with a focus on professionalism, innovation, and guest-centric service.
- Manage shift planning, performance evaluations, and team development.
3. Guest Experience Management
- Ensure guest satisfaction through prompt, personalized service and stylish presentation.
- Handle guest complaints and feedback with a solutions-oriented approach.
- Maintain high guest ratings and online reviews for F&B services.
4. Financial Oversight
- Develop, monitor, and control F&B budgets and forecasts.
- Optimize food, beverage, and labor costs through smart purchasing and scheduling.
- Track KPIs such as average check, upsell rate, and outlet profitability.
5. Concept-Driven Innovation
- Maintain alignment between F&B offerings and the hotel’s contemporary brand identity.
- Collaborate with chefs and mixologists to create trend-conscious, photogenic menus.
- Lead implementation of modern dining experiences: brunches, tasting menus, curated wine pairings, etc.
6. Event & Function Management
- Coordinate with Sales & Events on corporate meetings, social functions, and lifestyle activations.
- Ensure catering and service reflect the hotel’s design-forward, contemporary approach.
7. Systems & Inventory
- Oversee inventory management and supplier relationships.
- Ensure POS systems are used effectively for tracking, reporting, and forecasting.
Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management or related field.
- 4+ years of F&B management experience, preferably in a modern hotel or lifestyle hospitality brand.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in POS systems and Microsoft Office (knowledge of hotel PMS is a plus).
- Up-to-date knowledge of food trends, wine/cocktail programs, and lifestyle dining.
- Flexible, detail-oriented, and service-driven.
Preferred Attributes:
- Creative flair with strong visual presentation standards.
- Passionate about guest experience and delivering on modern lifestyle expectations.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.