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At Meli\xc3\xa1 Desert Palm Member of Meli\xc3\xa1 Collection, we put our soul and our passion into everything we do, how we present ourselves and how we communicate with our guests and our colleagues. We use our initiative and always find the best way to solve a problem either for a guest or a colleague. We work as a team to deliver the highest quality of service on all occasions. We always think of new ways to surprise and delight our guests. We treat guests and colleagues with dignity and respect. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty and integrity. And we are proud to represent our hotel and our country to the guests from all over the world.

We are looking for Food & Beverage Manager #LI-MR1

MISSION

To guarantee the correct presentation of the hotel facilities, restaurants and amenities, optimizing productivity and providing comfort to the guests of the hotel to a 5 star standard. To assure full compliance and implementation of MHI standards and quality programs.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Planning and Organizing

• Participate in preparation of the hotel\'s strateigic and marketing plans.
• Work alongside the Finance Manager to prepare Food & Beverage Department Budget.
• Sets and ensures that all Food & Beverage & Hygiene Standards are in place and being adhered to.
• Keep aware of trends, systems, practices and equipment in Food & Beverage preparation and service in the hospitality field.
• Prepares concepts for new food & beverage outlets, which are attractive, new to the market and incorporates an appeal to all senses
• Develops strategies how to increase F&B revenues and profitability, both from within the hotels as well as from local residents.
• Works with the Marketing department on the preparation of an annual marketing plan for the following year, detailing all promotions, specialty nights and other activities that again shall be detailed in the three monthly activity newsletters
• To be aware of the best external competitor offerings in the local market, and to continually work with hotel colleagues to improve our own offerings with the goal of being the best in the market for creativity, service, choice, and value for money.
• To be a sales champion for the hotel, generating and following-up on business referrals and potential sales leads to maximize business for the hotel.

Operations

• Directly responsible for all Restaurants, bars and banqueting service areas, ensuring a smooth running, profitable operation within the framework of the hotel.
• Supervise the functioning of all Food & Bevarage employees, facilities, sales and costs to ensure maximum departmental profit is achieved.
• Take personal responsibility for maximizing quality levels of product, service, and guest satisfaction.
• Attain high sanitation standards throughout the Food & Beverage Operation.
• Ensure high standard of cleanliness and organisation throughout all FOH and BOH F&B areas
• To ensure that everyone in the departments is properly looking after all hotel property and facilities.
• To ensure that F&B departments conduct a maintenance inspection on a monthly basis.
• Supervise and coordinate pricing and preparation of menus, beverage and wine lists, and liaise with local suppliers.
• Drive Innovation and creative problem solving with the ability to effectively communicate change, and sell in new ideas and approaches
• Analyse the displays, set-ups and / or the way that the product is offered to ensure that we are providing a right delivery of the product to the customer / consumer
• Ensure that the FOH is maintaining consistency with our displays, d\xc3\xa9cor and delivery styles of the product lines we offer
• Review and analyse and share all menu graphics, signage, and point of sales to ensure that our products are clearly understood and presented in a proper way that drive sales. This will be done while ensuring that we are staying abreast of current market trends Ensure that all new changes that are being placed \xe2\x80\x9cin-print\xe2\x80\x9d or re-printed are reviewed for accuracy in text, grammar, selling price and that they follow market trends
• Play a lead role in the selection, trainings and monitoring of our various beverage programs
• Assist in the sourcing of any table top products, serving vessels and display pieces that we used within our operation
• Ensure that any new equipment specs that are placed in the FOH are communicated and supported with / by engineering and technical support
• Does Follow up and spot checks regularly and initiates training consistently
• Ensures all noticeboards are uptodate and display relevant information to keep colleagues properly informed.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience in similar role

• Minimum 5 years F&B experience, including banqueting, room service, bars and restaurants

• 5 star hotel experience essential

• Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management or similar

• WSET certification desirable

• Fluency in English required, Arabic or other language desirable

• HACCP Certified

• Successful track-record in managing F&B operations within multi-outlet 5* International Hotels

• High energy levels, drive and motivation and the ambition to substantially improve business performance

• Ability to work under pressure, handle difficult situations and stay calm

Because belonging to the great Meli\xc3\xa1 family is being VIP

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Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the junior to the most senior, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meli\xc3\xa1 an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, religion, age, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a global company.

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