Manager - Food amp Beverage - Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort amp Spa - Jumeirah

About Jumeirah & the Hotel:

Jumeirah Group a member of Dubai Holding has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different brand promise.

Its awardwinning destinations such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah position service beyond expectations elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.

Today Jumeirah operates a worldclass portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East Europe and Asia and employs over 8000 colleagues representing over 106 nationalities.

As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality diversity and inclusion in all its practices embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

Jumeirah Bahrain Gulf Resort and Spa is an idyllic getaway situated majestically on the shores of the Gulf and takes its architectural inspiration from the gentle movements of the sea. The resorts cluster of villas and elegantly designed rooms along with the awardwinning Talise Spa offers a sanctuary for travelers looking to recharge and embark on a journey for wellbeing. Bahrain presents itself as a destination for the ultimate Middle Eastern experience with its rich heritage of beautiful forts and charming bazaars blending perfectly with an inspirational vision for the future. The resort harmonises Jumeirahs promise of unparalleled hospitality with the wonder of the destination providing a true beachside escape in the heart of culture. Set to exceed all guest expectations the resort and spa is an oasis for natureloving friends families and couples hoping to disconnect from the chaos of everyday life.

About the Job:

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Food and Beverage Manager to join Jumeirah family! You will also support the Director of Food & Beverage in projects and overseeing the daily operation to ensure the highest level of service and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the food and beverage industry with previous experience in a leadership role.

You must have a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences and be able to motivate and inspire your team to achieve their best.

Duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Assists in planning and implementing programs policies and procedures to ensure that service standards are met.
• Budgeting and Cost Control.
• To ensure that the Departmental Objectives are cascaded to the colleagues.
• Carries out assignments and instructions as delegated by the Director of Food & Beverage ensuring that all company and Hotel Policies and Procedures and minimum standards are always adhered to.
• Assists in the coordination of special promotions and provides administrative support necessary.
• Interacts with management of other department within areas of responsibility and develops solid working relationships with them.
• To follow up and at times initiate maintenance orders and purchase requests
• Attend the Food and Beverage department briefings & monthly meetings to review the events and any other matters that need to be communicated to the departmental colleagues.
• Participates in public relations activities sales calls or other promotional activities designed at enhancing the Image and profitability of the hotel.
• Provides creative ideas to project and enhance the image of the hotel.
• Assists in the development of ideas and the increased department sales of Food and Beverage to improve productivity.
• Assists in identifying market changes which will improve business levels from hotel guests and the local market.
• Assist in monitoring and analyzing the activities and trends of competitive restaurants bars & hotels.
• Being able to assist in developing the Outlet Managers awareness of market changes and trends; ensure that the product reflects these.
• Assist each Outlet Manager in the planning and implementation of effective sales and promotional activities to ensure maximum revenues.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Diploma in Hotel Management or Equivalent
• At least 5 years of experience working in food & beverage for a 5star luxury property.
• Experience in handling large restaurants and guest volume.
• Strong operational background in a multiculture environment.
• Strong in financial acumen including budgeting forecasting labour productivities.
• Fluent in spoken and written business English.

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive taxfree salary paid in Bahraini Dinar (BHD) the local currency of Bahrain. In addition we offer reduced hotel rates across our properties globally excellent leave and health care package flights home accommodation allowance life insurance 50% discount off Jumeirah F&B Outlets and reduced hotel rates.