Restaurant General Manager (146827)

Shangri-La Hotel, Jeddah

ABOUT THE BRAND

Our name, Shangri-La, was inspired by James Hilton's legendary novel "Lost
Horizon". Hilton's book was about a tranquil haven in the mountains of the
Himalayas, called Shangri-La, which cast a spell on all who resided there.

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts began in ‎1971 with our first luxury hotel in
Singapore. Today, the group comprises over ‎100 hotels and resorts in key
cities in the Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Based
in Hong Kong, we are expanding globally with developments underway throughout
Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Shangri-La Hotel, Jeddah will be housed in a prominent development with a
‎220-room hotel and serviced residences in Jeddah, the second-largest city in
Saudi Arabia and the principal gateway to Mecca. Offering stunning views over
the water, the hotel will feature four restaurants, function areas totaling
‎2,118 square meters, luxury spa and fitness areas, a swimming pool, a
children's club, and several lounges.

We are looking for someone:
A Super Star General Manager. A highly visible & dynamic leader to operate
the Arabic food and beverage service.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial manager that is going to expand the
current portfolio, implement industry-leading best practices, SOPs, and
overall standards. Develop and lead the core strategy. We are looking for the
finest General Manager to join us for this project and to build the best team
in the Restaurant and Back of House Support Crew with experience in
international brands.

If you have a winning personality, enviable communication skills, Arabic Food
and Beverage experience, the desire to lead what will be the most exciting
Arabic cuisine background, then apply here today.

Duties:
Improve the profitability of the outlet
Optimize the profitability of the outlet
Maintain a high-quality service
Plan the yearly theme, events, and activities
Take responsibility for branding, revenue, and management of Food & Beverage
staff
Take responsibly of all Food & Beverage-related contracts, inclusive of but
not limited to outlets, performers, and suppliers
Lead the Food & Beverage team to provide the highest standard of service
Enforce the implementation of food safety programs throughout the entire
division
Is familiar with Revenue & Yielding Management tools for F&B; outlets in order
to maximize revenue opportunities
Is familiar with Social Media Trends and customer-centric and works in
partnership with the hotel’s Digital Marketing Manager on an F&B; Social Media
strategy
Understands how to create Unique Selling Propositions in outlets and
Banqueting based on consumer and market needs to maintain a trendsetter on the
local F&B; scene
Can identify new communication channels and uses existing ones effectively to
promote F&B; offerings with the help of the hotel’s marketing team
Can develop new revenue streams by developing and implementing unique F&B;
offers
Works in effective partnership with the hotel’s Executive Chef to further
drive the F&B; business unit furth
Shows continuous and self-driven growth of knowledge on global and local F&B;
trends, marketing trends, etc. that he/she is able to apply and put into
action to achieve results.
Maintains effective colleagues’ relations to minimize turnover and ensuring
colleagues development to achieve personal & career goals
Ensures that all safety, health, security & loss control policies and
procedures, and government legislation are adhered to.

Essential requirements

Has a passion for Food & Beverage
Enjoys interacting with people
Must have experience working in management experience in the finest
contemporary restaurant concepts around the world
Must be a friendly, helpful, and trustworthy leader
Communicates and writes with fluency in English
Must be creative and can lead change
Enjoys presenting to the senior leadership team
Self-driven, goal-oriented, and willing to challenge the status quo.
Upholds professional values, ethics, and integrity always.
Thinks outside of the box