Assistant Director of Food & Beverage
Mandarin Oriental
- Doha, Qatar
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assume the responsibilities of the Director of F&B in his absence.
- Supervise the day-to-day operation of the F&B Department.
- Assist the Director of F&B in controlling and analysing on an on-going basis the following:
- Conduct weekly inspections of kitchens and restaurants with minuted follow-ups.
- Control wine and beverage lists.
- Conduct daily hotel tours to observe operational standards and difficulties and follow them up with the relevant Managers.
- Ensure the monthly par stock adjustment of all operating equipment is updated in all outlets.
- Perform related duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of F&B.
- Plan in conjunction to the Director of F&B and Outlet Managers activities, promotions and menu implementations according to the annual marketing plan.
- Attend to and contribute to the scheduled Food & Beverage meetings.
- Maintain a close relationship with key members of the culinary department.
- Ensure that all designated action points from daily briefings or conversations are being followed by the individuals concerned.
- Experience as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage or similar role in a high volume, multi departmental F&B Operation with highest levels of service is preferred.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience working in a 5-star hotel or similar environment, including 5 years in Food & Beverage management positions.
- International work experience in at least two of the following regions: Asia, Europe, North America and preferably Middle East.
- Creative, innovative and thinks outside the box.
- Ability to understand effective approaches of communication with different individuals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Verbal and written communication skills in Arabic or other languages are preferred.