Shangri-La and Traders Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
An amazing opportunity has been opened for a Director of Food & Beverage. The successful applicant will play an important role in looking out for the operation, management and overall performance of F&B outlets. The Director of F&B will be looked to inspire his colleagues every day to ensure that the quality of service for which Shangri-La is known and loved is upheld.
What are we looking for?
Has a passion for Food & Beverage
Must have experience working in a luxury 5 star hotel with large Food & Beverage operations.
Minimum of 2 years experience in the same position
Strong understanding on F&B Sales and Marketing trends
Must be a friendly, helpful and trustworthy leader
Communicates and writes with fluency in English
Must be creative and have the ability to lead change
Follows the market trends closely
Enjoys presenting to the senior leadership team
Self-driven, goal-oriented and willing to challenge the status quo
Upholds professional values, ethics and integrity at all times
Displays curiosity and takes time to learn and understand new culinary trends
What will you do?
Improve the profitability of every outlet
Optimise the profitability of every outlet
Maintain a high quality service
Plan the yearly theme, events and activities
Take responsibility for branding, revenue and management of Food & Beverage staff
Take responsibility of all Food & Beverage-related contracts, inclusive of but not limited to outlets, performers and suppliers
Lead the Food & Beverage team to provide the highest standard of service
Enforce the implementation of food safety programs throughout the entire division
Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
The hotel comprises 213 luxurious guestrooms and suites and 6 four-bedroom villas with private pools, all furnished to the highest standards in a modern Arabic style. To meet the needs of long-staying guests, the hotel offers 161 fully-furnished spacious serviced apartments ranging from studios to four-bedroom units. The hotel is located within the acclaimed Qaryat Al Beri complex, on a one-kilometre stretch of private beach overlooking the strait that separates Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland. The hotel is conveniently located next to a souk, offering a variety of shops under one roof. It is only a ten-minute drive from the city\'s international airport, five minutes from the golf course and the Convention Centre, and 15 minutes from the Corniche and the city centre.