Director of Food & Beverage
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About the Role
KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED seeks a Director of Food & Beverage for The Meydan Hotel to oversee all F&B operations. The role involves driving revenue, ensuring operational excellence, and leading a diverse team.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement food & beverage strategies
- Oversee daily operations of all F&B outlets
- Prepare and manage budgets, forecast revenues, control costs
- Collaborate with culinary teams to design innovative menus
- Uphold and enhance guest satisfaction
- Recruit, train, motivate, and retain staff
- Ensure adherence to hygiene, health, and safety standards
- Manage inventory and cost effective procurement
- Work with marketing team on promotional campaigns
- Liaise with senior management and external partners
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field
- 4 to 5 years in a senior leadership role within a five star or luxury hotel
- Proven track record in leading large, multicultural teams
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial analysis
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
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Job Summary
- The Director of Food & Beverage at The Meydan Hotel is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the hotel's food and beverage operations, specifically across all F&B outlets in the property. The role focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving revenue growth, ensuring
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement food & beverage strategies in line with the hotel's vision and market positioning.
- Set departmental goals, monitor performance, and adjust plans as needed.
- Oversee daily operations of all F&B outlets. Ensure seamless service delivery and compliance with brand standards.
- Prepare and manage budgets, forecast revenues, control costs, and maximize profitability across all outlets.
- Analyze financial reports and identify opportunities for revenue enhancement.
- Collaborate with culinary teams to design innovative menus, maintain high food and beverage quality, and ensure consistency across all outlets.
- Uphold and enhance guest satisfaction by monitoring feedback, resolving complaints, and implementing service improvements.
- Recruit, train, motivate, and retain talented staff. Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous professional development.
- Ensure strict adherence to hygiene, health, and safety standards in accordance with local regulations and hotel policies.
- Manage inventory and ensure cost effective procurement of food and beverage items.
- Work closely with the marketing team to develop promotional campaigns, special events, and seasonal offerings.
- Liaise with senior management, department heads, and external partners to align F&B objectives with overall hotel goals.
Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, Hotel Administration, or related field.
- Advanced certifications in F&B or business management are advantageous.
- 4 to 5 years in a senior leadership role within a five star or luxury hotel.
- Proven track record in leading large, multicultural teams and driving high performance in a dynamic hospitality setting.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial analysis specific to F&B operations.
- Exceptional commitment to guest service excellence and ability to anticipate and exceed guest needs.
- In depth knowledge of restaurant, lounge, and bar operations, including menu engineering, service standards, and quality assurance.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills with fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Strong analytical and decision making skills with ability to resolve complex operational challenges promptly.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, evolving environment.
- Familiarity with UAE food safety, alcohol licensing, and health and safety regulations.
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