Food & Beverage Manager

Job Summary

The Food & Beverage Manager leads the Food & Beverage operation by establishing its strategic and tactical positioning as a world‑class operation, reporting to the EAM/DOP. The position is responsible for supervising the overall success of the day to day operation, the long-term positioning as well as achieving all set KPI's in the areas of revenue/profit, cost and expense management, quality commitment, team morale, recruitment of the best international and local talent as well as ensuring the innovative and creative reputation of the division is upheld.

• Overseeing daily operations and achieving targets.
• Sets and clearly communicates the strategic direction for the Food & Beverage department in coordination with Executive Assistant Manager – F&B and Executive Chef.
• Clearly describes and assigns responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage outlets.
• Consistently improves the financial profitability, productivity, and efficiency of the food and beverage department.
• Prepares and monitors annual budget, revenue goals, and expenses for the Food and Beverage department and makes recommendations for adjustments if needed.
• Reviews and analyses various financial results/reports to monitor overall Food and Beverage performance and takes any corrective actions that may be needed.
• Monitors international and local market conditions/trends that impact menu offerings, business volume, and profitability.
• Executes inventory control and calculation for monthly analysis and reconciliation.
• With the Executive Chef identifies opportunities to control food cost and other expenses.
• Works closely with the Finance Department on policies, procedures, compliance and the monthly inventory processes.
• Ensures that the quality of service provided in all Food & Beverage Outlets is maintained to the highest level.
• Walks all Food & Beverage front and back of the house areas daily. Notes any shortcomings and takes appropriate action immediately.
• Ensures consistency of quality, taste, presentation, temperature of beverage served in all Food & Beverage Outlets.
• Ensures maximum creativity and consistency in all Food & Beverage presentations.
• Ensures application of procedure and regulation to colleagues concerning hygiene (HACCP or Food Safety) / Fire Safety / emergency procedures.
• Reviews daily financial reports.
• Shares information from Executive Committee with Food & Beverage team.
• Conducts daily Food & Beverage Briefing, monthly Food & Beverage Meeting and other scheduled meetings for Food & Beverage department.
• Attends daily Operations meetings, Executive Committee meetings, Business Review meetings (P&L) and other scheduled meetings.
• Maintains proper and adequate control over purchase orders and requisitions.
• Reviews Food & Beverage Cost and ensures it is in line with budget and forecast.
• Converses with guests in restaurants and bars to solicit comments and establish a loyal following and repeat business from the local market.
• Controls casual labor & overtime requisitions submitted by Managers.

• Partners with Sales & Marketing to increase exposure and coverage of the Food & Beverage outlets in various local and international media.
• Accurately forecasts financial performance.
• Constantly reviews and controls operational costs without impacting product or service quality and guest experience.
• Works closely with Finance regularly in reviewing financial performance and taking corrective action as and when required.
• Establishes budget/forecast / CAPEX in a timely manner.
• Plans business strategy and reviews ongoing action plan progress.
• Establishes annual promotional calendar and menu plan with the Executive Assistant Manager.
• Reviews all Food & Beverage Outlets' operation concepts and makes recommendations for changes as and when needed.
• Obtains maximum publicity to maintain a high profile for the Food & Beverage department.
• Works closely with Marketing Communication on promotional strategies for the Food & Beverage department.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding,…