Complex Director Of F&B, Culinary & Recreation
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About the Role
Westin Hotels & Resorts in Dubai is seeking a Complex Director to lead food and beverage, culinary, and recreational operations. This strategic role oversees restaurants, bars, room service, banquets, and leisure activities, ensuring high-quality guest experiences and financial performance.
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Responsibilities
- Function as strategic business leader for food and beverage, culinary, and recreational operations
- Oversee development and implementation of departmental strategies
- Ensure execution of brand service strategy and key initiatives
- Develop and maintain F&B, culinary, and recreational goals
- Review financial reports and determine performance against budget
- Develop and manage budgets for F&B, culinary, and recreation
- Monitor actual and projected sales to ensure revenue goals are met
- Ensure cash control, liquor control, and operational policies are followed
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in food and beverage, culinary, event management, or related professional area
- OR 2 year degree in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 4 years experience in food and beverage, culinary, event management, or related professional area
- Knowledge of customer and personal service principles
- Knowledge of financial resource management
- Knowledge of administration and management principles
- Applied business knowledge
- Knowledge of material resource management
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Job Overview
- Job Number: 26066567
- Category: Food and Beverage & Culinary
- Location: Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Schedule: Full Time
- Position Type: Management
Job Summary
- Functions as strategic business leader of property's food and beverage, culinary, and recreational operations
- Oversees development and implementation of departmental strategies
- Ensures execution of brand service strategy and key brand initiatives
- Ensures operations meet brand's target customer needs
- Delivers high quality dining experiences, innovative culinary concepts, and engaging leisure activities
- Maintains high levels of employee satisfaction
- Focuses on growing revenues, optimizing guest engagement, and maximizing financial performance
- Integrates recreational and lifestyle experiences with culinary offerings
Candidate Profile Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in food and beverage, culinary, event management, 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; 4 years experience in food and beverage, culinary, event management, or related professional area
Skills and Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
- Management of Financial Resources determining how money will be spent and accounting for expenditures
- Administration and Management knowledge of business and management principles
- Applied Business Knowledge understanding market dynamics and enterprise level objectives
- Management of Material Resources obtaining and using equipment, facilities, and materials
Core Work Activities Developing and Maintaining Goals
- Sets expectations and holds leadership teams accountable for desired service behaviors
- Reviews financial reports to determine performance against budget
- Makes recommendations for CAPEX funding for food and beverage equipment, culinary enhancements, and recreational facilities
- Works with leadership to identify areas of concern and develop strategies to improve financial performance
- Establishes challenging, realistic, and attainable goals
- Continuously strives to improve service quality, guest engagement, and recreational experiences
Developing and Maintaining Budgets
- Develops and manages Food & Beverage, culinary, and recreational budgets
- Monitors actual and projected sales to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded
- Ensures cash control, liquor control, and operational policies are implemented
- Focuses on maintaining profit margins while enhancing guest experiences
About Westin
- Part of Marriott International portfolio
- Committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance well being
- Seeks passionate and engaged associates to bring brand programming to life
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