Director of Banquets

Full time

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

The Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeriah Beach with its unparalleled location, fresh approach to luxury and legendary personalized service, has exceeded the high expectations in the ultra- competitive Dubai market. At Four Seasons we believe that our most important asset is our team of employees. The Four Seasons has a tremendous commitment to the development and training of all employees. We ensure that the best packages and finest management structure are in place to guarantee a stable environment in which development is second nature for our employees. Successful Four Seasons candidates will be offered once- in-a- lifetime opportunity rich in personal and professional growth.

Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach includes five outlets options - from the beachfront Sea Fu restaurant to the rooftop Mercury Lounge, and it includes 237 Dubai luxury hotel rooms \xe2\x80\x93 including 49 suites \xe2\x80\x93 subtle Arabic design motifs blend with cool, contemporary style, featuring soft backgrounds of blue or green. Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf. Has a Sub- tropical, arid climate.

Join our Team

Work on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, excellent service.

Four Seasons provides employees with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our guests.

Four Seasons have been ranked in FORTUNE Magazine\'s 100 best companies to work for since 1998.

Responsibilities

Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees, supervisors and assistant managers in the Hotel\xe2\x80\x99s Banquet Department to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation. (20%)

The ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts. (15%)

Coordinate set-up requirements for hotel and off-site functions according to the banquet event order, communicate directly with group contacts, Catering Managers, and Conference Services Managers to ensure that all details of the function are carried out, ensure quality and timeliness of all food items, as well as provide knowledge of wine and spirits in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience. (15%)

The ability to work closely with the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, Director of Food & Beverage, Executive Chef, and Director of Catering to design an effective menu and wine list while ensuring excellent product quality at a fair price and attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments. (10%)

Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control. (10%)

Observe physical condition of facilities and equipment in the banquet area and make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed. (10%)

Comply with Four Seasons\xe2\x80\x99 Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact. (10%)

Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors. (10%)

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Preferred candidates possess 3-5 years of previous experience in a related position.

Requires knowledge of food & beverage service, cost control, labor control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting.

Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other F&B computer systems.

What to Expect: You Will....

Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential.

Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work.

Be recognized for excellence.

Four Seasons Hotels