Associate Director Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi

An opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director of Food and Beverage to join Food & Beverage Department in Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort. There is no gender restriction for this job, both males and females can apply for this job.

Responsibilities of Associate Director

• Set periodically business plan, budget, forecast and performance reports close conjunction with each Outlet Manager
• Analyze food and beverage daily reports
• Monitor closely the profitability of all food and beverage outlets in order to provide solutions.
• To improve problem areas and assist in implementing corrective measures.
• Initiate special promotions and activities that generate additional revenue and popular interest, maintaining the hotel image
• Coordinate the development, interpretation and implementation of hotels policies and procedures
• Monitor service and food and beverage standards in all outlets and conference & events.
• Ensuring that managers take corrective actions as necessary.
• Assist in coordinating the organizational and administrative functions in all areas of the Food and Beverage Department.
• To ensure delivery of the strategy and compliance with Jumeirah standards
• Assist in monitoring the activities and trends of competitor hotels, restaurants and bars and keep up to date.
• International trends in order to ensure the competitive advantage of the hotel.
• Make recommendations for modernization of equipment, service methods, and presentation to improve guest satisfaction and profits.
• Participate in public relations activities, sales calls or other promotional activities designed at enhancing the image and profitability of the Food and Beverage department and the hotel.
• Personally and frequently verify that guests in the hotel are receiving the best possible service available in order to make continuous improvement

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure that HACCP and other local regulations are adhered to ensure the highest standards of health, sanitation and cleanliness in food and beverage areas
• Maintain effective communication between all departments and a favourable working relationship with all departments to promote a harmonious working climate
• Conducts random checks to ensure all standards are applied
• Ensure food and beverage outlets update guest preference database regularly
• Work closely with Jumeirah corporate office and promote Sirius and ISME activities within the food and beverage department
• Maintain up-to-date records of the food and beverage department personnel including appraisals, individual development plans, succession plans, attendance, vacation, lieu days, overtime, labour costs, absenteeism, and disciplinary action.
• Conduct daily food and beverage meetings to discuss VIP guests, arrivals, in house and any other food and beverage activities or financial performance
• To assist in bringing all Outlet Managers up to date with market needs and trends and ensuring that their product matches these needs
• Train and develop Outlet Managers so that they are able to operate independently with their own profit centre and to exceed budget
• Perform any other duties that management may reasonably require
• Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the management.

Requirements of Associate Director

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, hospitality or related field.
• Minimum 10 to 12 years in managing F&B operations in hotel industry & 2 years in a senior F&B management role in a luxury hotel.
• Experience within a large Conference & Events Hotel.

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