Operations Manager - Leisure & Entertainment (F&B Background)
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BUSINESS INTRODUCTION Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions.
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Business Introduction
Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions.
With over 43,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries.
Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas.
We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.
Job Title
Entertainment Manager \| MAF Entertainment \| Operations
Role Summary
The role of Entertainment Manager is to oversee the daily venue management, operations and deliver an optimal food and beverage customer experience.
The role will include maintaining the venues revenue, profitability, and quality goals along with maintaining high productivity and operational efficiency.
Role Profile
- **Operational Leadership & Deliv**
- ery: Leads seamless F&B and entertainment operations in line with SOPs, brand standards, and MAF policies to deliver exceptional customer experiences and event execution.
- **Customer Experience & NPS Owners**
- hip: Creates a customer-focused environment, owns escalations and root-cause analysis, drives Service Excellence, and uses NPS and CX data to improve performance and profitability.
- **People Leadership & Cult**
- ure: Recruits, trains, coaches, and develops high-performing teams; drives engagement, succession planning, performance management, and change leadership.
- **Financial & P&L Accountabil**
- ity: Holds full P&L responsibility, ensuring revenue growth, cost control, EBITDA and net profit targets, cash handling compliance, and accurate financial reporting
- **Stock & Inventory Cont**
- rol: Oversees end-to-end inventory management, stock verification, variance control, and daily/periodic stock checks within budget thresholds.
- **Compliance, Audits & Governa**
- nce: Ensures adherence to contracts, legal and regulatory requirements, manages audits, closes findings on time, and maintains required operational documentation and reporting.
- **Health, Safety & Environment (H**
- SE): Ensures full compliance with food safety, health and safety.
Requirements
- Education & Certification: Hospitality Certificate/Diploma with relevant experience; PIC Level 3 certification.
- Experience: 5-8 years in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment, with 3 years in a leadership role.
- Ability to stay calm, think clearly, and make sound decisions in demanding situations.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, negotiation, and organizational skills with high attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
- Passion for culinary excellence and guest service, high integrity, professionalism, and strong follow-through.
What We Offer
- At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
- Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
- Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
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