Food & Beverage Manager

Job Number ‎23060219
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location Le Royal M eridien Abu Dhabi, ‎113 Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Position responsible for all the food and beverage operations, which includes
all culinary, restaurant, beverage and room service operations. Oversees guest
and employee satisfaction, maintaining standards and meeting or exceeding
financial goals. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of all applicable food
and beverage laws and regulations. Develops and implements business plan for
food and beverage.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience
* High school diploma or GED; ‎4 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.
OR
* ‎2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; ‎2 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Developing and Maintaining Budgets
* Develops and manages all financial, employee engagement and guest satisfaction plans and actions for Food and Beverage departments.
* Maintains a positive cost management index for kitchen and restaurant operations.
* Utilizes budgets to understand financial objectives.

Leading Food and Beverage Team
* Manages the Food and Beverage departments (not catering sales).
* Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
* Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
* Oversees all culinary, restaurant, beverage and room service operations.
* Creates and nurtures a property environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing service.
* Provides excellent customer service to all employees.
* Responds quickly and proactively to employee's concerns.
* Provides a learning atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Provides proactive coaching and counseling to team members.
* Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
* Monitors and maintains the productivity level of employees.
* Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
* Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective.
* Sets clear expectations with the employees and team leaders and verifies that appropriate rewards are given if expectations are exceeded.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
* Provides excellent customer service.
* Responds quickly and proactively to guest's concerns.
* Understands the brand's service culture.
* Drives alignment of all employees, team leaders and managers to the brand's service culture.
* Sets service expectations for all guests internally and externally.
* Takes ownership of a guest complaint/problem until it is resolved or it has been addressed by the appropriate manager or employee.
* Verifies all banquet functions are up to standard and exceed guest's expectations.
* Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
* Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
* Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
* Manages day-to-day operations, drives quality, and verifies standards are meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
* Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
* Conducts performance reviews in a timely manner.
* Promotes both Guarantee of Fair Treatment and Open Door policies.
* Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.
* Identifies the educational needs of others, develops formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaches or instructs others.
* Develops an action plan to attack need areas and expand on strengths based on employee engagement and guest satisfaction results.

Additional Responsibilities
* Complies with all corporate accounting procedures.
* Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
* Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
* Drives effective departmental communication and information systems through logs, department meetings and property meetings.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring
a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are
committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and
veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

At Le M eridien, we believe in helping guests unlock the unexpected and
engaging experiences each destination has to offer. Our guests are curious and
creative, cosmopolitan, culture seekers that appreciate sophisticated,
timeless service. We provide original, chic and memorable service and
experiences that inspire guests to unlock the destination. We're looking for
curious, creative and well-informed people to join our team. If you appreciate
connecting with like-minded guests and have a deep desire to create unexpected
experiences, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Le Meridien.