Executive Assistant Manager i/c of Food & Beverage

Department: Food & Beverage

Location: Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar

Description The Executive Assistant Manager i/c of Food & Beverage is responsible to ensure the smooth and efficient running of all operational aspects of the Food & Beverage and to ensure that the various departments are run according to the standards set for the brand in general and the hotel specifically

Key Responsibilities 1-Participate in development and preparation of hotels strategic plan.

2-Prepare budget and monitor revenues.

3-Profit and Loss responsibility.

4-Coordinate with Revenue Management and Sales to maximize F&B occupancy, rates, average check and profits.

5-Optimize revenue by sales-promoting activities and controlling the Revenue Management. in order to achieve the best possible Revenue Penetration Market Share in the market.

6-Control the duty roster for sub departments guaranteeing the quality as well as considering the highest personnel cost efficiency.

7-Oversee all labor cost controls within budget limits and occupancy variances to maximize productivity.

8- Conduct interviews with possible future employees.

9-Responsible for control of all operational tasks as well as the respective delegation and control.

10-Re-evaluate work flows to improve and optimize organization.

11- Implement and evaluate procedures and policies.

12- Ensure clear communications with all other department heads.

13-Create Career Development plans for each employee which is part of the Talent Pool or High Potentials.

14-Regularly organize departmental meetings.

15-Communicate the strategy and targets of the management to their departmental heads and the line staff and ensuring implementation.

16-Ensure and communicate up-to-date procedures for all safety relevant measures with Fire & Safety team.

17-Conduct daily walk through to ensure quality standards and cleanliness in front and back of the house areas.

18-Control the technical situation of the departments in rooms divisions.

19- Maintain a high visibility with guests and employees.

20- Responsible for maintaining 85% scoring for LQA inspections.

21-Manager on Duty weekdays and weekends.

22-GM responsibility in his/her absence.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 5 years' experience experience as Director of F&B.
• International experience across both the Gulf region and Europe is essential.
• Sound training in various departments in international luxury hotels.
• English - excellent oral and written skills
• Additional language - beneficial.