Assistant F&B Manager

Minor Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara Downtown Dubai is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead the F&B team across all outlets. You will drive operations, guest satisfaction, and brand standards while managing budgets, costs, and revenue strategies.

The role requires 3+ years in a managerial capacity within a luxury international hotel brand, with a focus on training and talent development. You will collaborate with sales, marketing and events teams to deliver memorable dining experiences and VIP service,

Qualifications

• College Diploma in Hotel Management or related field.
• Advanced diplomas or certifications in F&B operations, wine, spirits, or service excellence.
• Eye for detail to achieve operational excellence.
• Experience leading diverse teams and managing multiple outlets.

Responsibilities

• You will be driving the Food & Beverage team in all aspects, from business planning and organizing to operations and administration.
• You will be responsible for achieving the highest customer satisfaction, brand and quality standards, as well as bringing creativity and variety to our food & beverage offering.
• You will manage the financial aspects of the department to achieve the budgeted revenues, profit and food & beverage costs whilst maintaining food and beverage quality.
• You will maintain the team member performance and development at the superior level – grooming ‘good’ to ‘great’ and achieve the targeted team member satisfaction.
• You will work closely with the sales & catering, marketing and banquet teams to maximize the business results.

Skills

F&B management

Luxury hotel experience

Training & development

Upselling & revenue strategies

Guest experience excellence

Personalized service

Team leadership

KPI analysis

Brand standards

Multicultural teamwork

Education

College Diploma in Hotel Management

Job description

Job Location

Anantara Downtown Dubai

Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ‘without end’, our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people.

Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world’s most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits.

You will be driving the Food & Beverage team in all aspects, from business planning and organizing to operations and administration. You will be responsible for achieving the highest customer satisfaction, brand and quality standards, as well as bringing creativity and variety to our food & beverage offering. You will manage the financial aspects of the department to achieve the budgeted revenues, profit and food & beverage costs whilst maintaining food and beverage quality. You will maintain the team member performance and development at the superior level – grooming ‘good’ to ‘great’ and achieve the targeted team member satisfaction. You will work closely with the sales & catering, marketing and banquet teams to maximize the business results.

Qualifications

• College Diploma in Hotel Management or related field
• 3+ years in a managerial role within a luxury international Hotel brand.
• Advanced diplomas or certifications in F&B operations, wine, spirits, or service excellence
• Eye for detail to achieve operational excellence
• Experience leading diverse teams and managing multiple outlets
• Strong skills in training, motivating, and retaining talent.
• Able to foster a culture of excellence, elegance, and personalization.
• Deep understanding of luxury guest expectations, Familiarity with luxury branding, guest engagement strategies, and dining trends.
• Ability to curate memorable dining experiences and manage VIP requests with discretion.
• Skilled in personalizing service, anticipating needs, and resolving complaints gracefully.
• Strong knowledge of revenue generation, upselling, and marketing strategies.
• Data-driven decision-making using KPIs, guest feedback, and operational reports.