231 Director Of Food And Beverage jobs in Dubai

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done. Anantara employees always find new ways to look after the business their guests and their colleagues. Within this the key responsibilities for this position are:

Planning and Organising

• Directs and organizes the activities of the Food & Beverage departments to maintain the high standards of food and beverage quality service and marketing to maximize profits through outstanding customer service.
• Participate in preparation of the hotels strategic and marketing plans. Prepare the Food and Beverage Department budget.
• Plans and directs the functions of administration and planning of the Food & Beverage department to meet the daily needs of the operation.
• Ensure that all Anantara Resorts Food & Beverage Standards are being adhered to.
• Keep aware of trends systems practices and equipment in Food and Beverage preparation and service in the hospitality field.
• Establish monthly reporting system to monitor key performance indicators operational expenses Project updates and other related tasks.

Operations

• To be aware of the best external competitor offerings in the local market and to continually work with hotel colleagues to improve our own offerings with the goal of being the best in the market for creativity service choice and value for money.
• You will be responsible for the efficient running of Operations in line with Anantara strategies and brand standards whilst exceeding our colleague guest and owner expectations.
• Establish SOPs and best practices for creating high quality service standards for the F&B division that offers the finest experience for guests and staff members alike.
• Supervise the functioning of all Food and Beverage employees facilities sales and costs to ensure maximum departmental profit is achieved.
• Take personal responsibility for maximizing quality levels of product and service and guest satisfaction.
• Attain high sanitation standards throughout the Food and Beverage operation by enforcing Anantara's Sanitation Checklist.
• To ensure that everyone in the departments is properly looking after all hotel property and facilities.
• To ensure that departments conduct a maintenance inspection on a monthly basis.
• Supervise and coordinate pricing and preparation of menus beverage and wine lists and liaise with local suppliers.
• Develop middle management through coaching and counselling within the F&B outlets.
• Participate in public relation activities sales calls or other promotional activities designed at enhancing the image and profitability of the F&B departments.

Administration

• The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the entire F&B operation in the absence of the Director of Food & Beverage.
• Maintain an effective link to Executive office guests and owning company at all times whilst fully projecting company image and brand values.
• Coordinates the organization and administrative functions in all areas of the F&B division. Ensure that all F&B reports and data are submitted on time to the appropriate departments.
• Establish and maintain effective employee relations.
• Liaise with HR in all employee matters including interviewing and hiring employee orientation performance appraisals coaching counselling and dismissal if necessary to ensure appropriate staffing and productivity.
• With the hotel training manager identify training needs and develop and deliver the required training for department employees to meet the needs of the business. Support the training of Departmental Trainers to continue to improve hotel service levels.
• To be a sales champion for the hotel generating and following up on business referrals and potential sales leads to maximize business for the hotel.
• Interviews trains supervise counsels schedules and evaluate staff.

Above all to lead by example through hands on approach to motivate our Associates to excel.

Qualifications:

• Previous Food & Beverage experience in a senior leadership role required.
• Restaurant experience required.
• Exceptional interpersonal and guest relation skills.
• Proven team builder with outstanding coaching skills.
• Clearly demonstrated ability to be innovative creative and able to think outside the box.
• University/College degree in a related discipline required.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs remaining calm and courteous at all times.

Additional Information:

Available to join immediately.

Remote Work:

No.

Employment Type:

Full-time.

To support Verbat’s ongoing rapid growth, Verbat is seeking to expand its Sales team of our Dubai office by bringing on a talented candidate with an established track record of building pipelines and a proven history of exceeding targets in a fast-growing space. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success within the IT industry and knowledge of the ever-growing market. They will have a hunter mentality as they will be expected to generate new business.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs
• Actively seeking out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media
• Identifying customer needs, setting up meetings , present our services, mapping the right solutions to their needs, negotiating & closing deals and maintaining customer satisfaction
• Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data
• Participate on behalf of the company in networking / meetups
• Collaborate with team members to achieve better results
• Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with internal teams

Experience & Skill Requirements :

• 3+ years of IT / Technology sales / sales support / business development (outbound) experience in IT / software company is highly preferred.
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Good written and oral communication skill
• Excellent presentation skills and Aptitude in delivering attractive presentations
• Valid UAE Driving License with personal car
• Should be able to join immediately

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in leading the property's food and beverage/culinary operations, including Restaurants/Bars, Room Service, and Banquets/Catering where applicable. The position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies, ensuring alignment with the brand's service strategy and initiatives. It guarantees that the food and beverage/culinary operations meet the target customer needs, promote employee satisfaction, focus on revenue growth, and maximize departmental financial performance. The role involves delivering products and services that meet or exceed the expectations of the brand's target customers and property employees, providing a solid return on investment.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; 6 years of experience in food and beverage, culinary, event management, or related professional areas.

OR

2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality Business Administration, or related major; 4 years of experience in food and beverage, culinary, event management, or related professional areas.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Developing and Executing Food and Beverage Strategy and Goals

Collaborates with direct reports to develop and implement promotions, food and wine pairings, menu items, and presentations.

Develops a food and beverage operating strategy aligned with the brand's business strategy and leads its execution.

Ensures departmental goals are integrated into overall plans.

Leading Food and Beverage Teams

Ensures regular communication across all food and beverage areas, including pre-meal briefings and staff meetings.

Works with direct reports to review current and potential business, troubleshooting challenges and conflicts.

Reviews staffing levels to meet guest service and operational needs.

Sets expectations and holds the food and beverage leadership team accountable for demonstrating desired service behaviors.

Provides feedback based on service observations.

Utilizes employee feedback and an open-door policy to address concerns promptly.

Communicates critical information from pre- and post-convention meetings.

Estimates consumption of food, liquor, wine, and other beverages to anticipate purchasing needs.

Orders and purchases equipment and supplies.

Maximizing Food and Beverage Revenue

Reviews financial reports to assess performance against budgets.

Ensures cash and liquor controls are in place and followed.

Encourages calculated risks to generate incremental revenue and deliver excellent service.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

Creates an atmosphere that meets or exceeds guest expectations.

Reviews guest feedback and satisfaction data to identify improvement areas.

Strives to enhance service performance continually.

Managing Human Resources Activities

Ensures fair and consistent application of policies, disciplinary procedures, and documentation.

Conducts annual performance appraisals for direct reports.

Communicates and executes emergency procedures.

Hires and trains food & beverage leadership team members demonstrating expertise, creativity, and entrepreneurial leadership.

Ensures new hires participate in orientation and receive appropriate training.

Sets goals and expectations, using performance reviews, and holds staff accountable.

Provides ongoing training to meet guest expectations.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce, and does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under applicable law.

Required Experience:

Director

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done. Anantara employees always find new ways to look after the business their guests and their colleagues. Within this the key responsibilities for this position are:

Planning and Organising

• Directs and organizes the activities of the Food & Beverage departments to maintain the high standards of food and beverage quality service and marketing to maximize profits through outstanding customer service.
• Participate in preparation of the hotels strategic and marketing plans. Prepare the Food and Beverage Department budget.
• Plans and directs the functions of administration and planning of the Food & Beverage department to meet the daily needs of the operation.
• Ensure that all Anantara Resorts Food & Beverage Standards are being adhered to.
• Keep aware of trends systems practices and equipment in Food and Beverage preparation and service in the hospitality field.
• Establish monthly reporting system to monitor key performance indicators operational expenses Project updates and other related tasks.

Operations

• To be aware of the best external competitor offerings in the local market and to continually work with hotel colleagues to improve our own offerings with the goal of being the best in the market for creativity service choice and value for money.
• You will be responsible for the efficient running of Operations in line with Anantara strategies and brand standards whilst exceeding our colleague guest and owner expectations.
• Establish SOPs and best practices for creating high quality service standards for the F&B division that offers the finest experience for guests and staff members alike.
• Supervise the functioning of all Food and Beverage employees facilities sales and costs to ensure maximum departmental profit is achieved.
• Take personal responsibility for maximizing quality levels of product and service and guest satisfaction.
• Attain high sanitation standards throughout the Food and Beverage operation by enforcing Anantara's Sanitation Checklist.
• To ensure that everyone in the departments is properly looking after all hotel property and facilities.
• To ensure that departments conduct a maintenance inspection on a monthly basis.
• Supervise and coordinate pricing and preparation of menus beverage and wine lists and liaise with local suppliers.
• Develop middle management through coaching and counselling within the F&B outlets.
• Participate in public relation activities sales calls or other promotional activities designed at enhancing the image and profitability of the F&B departments.

Administration

• The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the entire F&B operation in the absence of the Director of Food & Beverage.
• Maintain an effective link to Executive office guests and owning company at all times whilst fully projecting company image and brand values.
• Coordinates the organization and administrative functions in all areas of the F&B division. Ensure that all F&B reports and data are submitted on time to the appropriate departments.
• Establish and maintain effective employee relations.
• Liaise with HR in all employee matters including interviewing and hiring employee orientation performance appraisals coaching counselling and dismissal if necessary to ensure appropriate staffing and productivity.
• With the hotel training manager identify training needs and develop and deliver the required training for department employees to meet the needs of the business. Support the training of Departmental Trainers to continue to improve hotel service levels.
• To be a sales champion for the hotel generating and following up on business referrals and potential sales leads to maximize business for the hotel.
• Interviews trains supervise counsels schedules and evaluate staff.

Above all to lead by example through hands on approach to motivate our Associates to excel.

Qualifications:

• Previous Food & Beverage experience in a senior leadership role required.
• Restaurant experience required.
• Exceptional interpersonal and guest relation skills.
• Proven team builder with outstanding coaching skills.
• Clearly demonstrated ability to be innovative creative and able to think outside the box.
• University/College degree in a related discipline required.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs remaining calm and courteous at all times.

Additional Information:

Available to join immediately.

Remote Work:

No.

Employment Type:

Full-time.

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in leading the propertys food and beverage/culinary operation including Restaurants/Bars Room Service and Banquets/Catering where applicable. Position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. The position ensures the food and beverage/culinary operation meets the brands target customer needs ensures employee satisfaction focuses on growing revenues and maximizes the financial performance of the department. Delivers products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brands target customer and property employees and provides a return on investment.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the 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 the food and beverage culinary event management or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Developing and Executing Food and Beverage Strategy and Goals

Works with direct reports to develop and implement promotions food and wine pairings menu items and presentations.

Develops a food and beverage operating strategy that is aligned with the brands business strategy and leads its execution.

Ensures integration of departmental goals in game plans.

Leading Food and Beverage Teams

Ensures that regular on-going communication occurs in all areas of food and beverage (e.g. pre-meal briefings staff meetings culinary team).

Works with direct reports to review business in house and potential business in surrounding area and troubleshoot potential challenges/conflicts.

Ensures that regular on-going communication occurs in all areas of food and beverage (e.g. pre-meal briefings and staff meetings).

Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service and operational needs are met.

Sets expectations and holds food and beverage leadership team accountable for demonstrating desired service behaviors.

Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.

Utilizes employee feedback and an open door policy to identify and address employee problems or concerns in a timely manner.

Communicates critical information gained from pre- and post-convention meetings to areas of responsibility.

Estimate food liquor wine and other beverage consumption in order to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned.

Order and purchase equipment and supplies.

Maximizing Food and Beverage Revenue

Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Food and Beverage is performing against budget.

Ensures cash control and liquor control policies are in place in food & beverage areas and followed by all related employees.

Encourages calculated risk-taking to generate incremental revenue and deliver Savvy Service.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

Creates an atmosphere in all food and beverage areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations.

Reviews comment cards guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.

Strives to improve service performance.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.

Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures.

Hires food & beverage leadership team members who demonstrate strong functional expertise creativity and entrepreneurial leadership to meet the business needs of the operation.

Ensures new hires participate in the departments orientation program and receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.

Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the performance review process and holds staff accountable for successful performance.

Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters.

Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.

Required Experience:

Director

Job opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished Food and Beverage Director to oversee our multi-outlet complex in Dubai.

Key Requirements:

• Proven track record in the five-star hotel and restaurant sectors within the UAE and international markets.
• Experience in managing large teams across multiple outlets, including restaurants, bars, and event spaces.
• Strong leadership skills, with a focus on operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage a diverse team of over 12 restaurants, 15 event rooms, bars, and venues serving the local community.
2. Oversee the operations of two hotels in Dubai, with over 760 rooms and apartments.

Benefits:

• A competitive compensation package.
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
• A chance to develop your leadership skills and contribute to the success of our organization.

Job opportunity

We are searching for a Cluster Director of Food and Beverage based in Dubai.

Category: Food & Beverage Management | Posted by: Recruiter

This is a rewarding and positive opportunity for a proven, resilient, and very determined Food and Beverage Director to oversee two exceptional properties in Dubai.

Candidates should have experience from the five-star and volume hotel and restaurant sectors within the UAE and other key international destinations.

For this role, candidates must have held a similar position within a multi-outlet complex, including experience in the competitive UAE market.

The position reports directly to the General Manager. Responsibilities include managing a large team across over 12 restaurants, 15 event rooms, bars, and venues serving the local community, along with overseeing over 760 rooms and apartments across two hotels in Dubai.

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Job opportunity

We are searching for a Cluster Director of Food and Beverage based in Dubai.

Category: Food & Beverage Management | Posted by: Recruiter

This is a rewarding and positive opportunity for a proven, resilient, and very determined Food and Beverage Director to oversee two exceptional properties in Dubai.

Candidates should have experience from the five-star and volume hotel and restaurant sectors within the UAE and other key international destinations.

For this role, candidates must have held a similar position within a multi-outlet complex, including experience in the competitive UAE market.

The position reports directly to the General Manager . Responsibilities include managing a large team across over 12 restaurants, 15 event rooms, bars, and venues serving the local community, along with overseeing over 760 rooms and apartments across two hotels in Dubai.

Quote 13452 . Send CV and covering letter to

Applicants: Please read the instructions carefully.