Assistant F&B Manager

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Flight Catering in Dubai seeks a seasoned F&B Manager to lead luxury hospitality operations, ensure top safety and hygiene standards, and deliver exceptional guest experiences across staff, contractors and suppliers.

You will oversee staff training, control costs, coordinate with production for menu changes and presentation, and partner with the F&B Manager to develop new beverages and concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, hotel management or related field.
• 6+ years hospitality experience; 1 year in a 5-star managerial role.
• Experience with luxury hotel and stand-alone restaurant operations.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and hygiene protocols.
• Demonstrated achievements in food quality and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, HACCP, and hygiene policies per EKFC and government rules.
• Assess manpower needs, orient and train staff, monitor performance for efficiency.
• Manage staff costs including overtime and absences; monitor lounge operations.
• Coordinate with production on menu changes, food presentation, and kitchen matters.
• Support F&B Manager in developing new beverage menus and concepts.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints about quality or service.
• Analyze feedback to identify improvements and implement actions.
• Apply ISO 9001:2015 quality policy and work procedures.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Customer service

Continuous improvement

Food quality

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality/hotel management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the company safety management system, HACCP, and hygiene policies, aligning with EKFC safety standards and government regulations to provide a safe environment for staff, contractors, suppliers, and customers.
• Assess manpower needs, implement on-the-job orientation and training, and monitor staff performance to ensure operations are effective, efficient, and fully compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Manage staff costs, including overtime and unplanned absences, and monitor lounge operational efficiency to implement solutions that address issues and enhance performance.
• Coordinate with the production department regarding menu changes and implementation, food presentation and other kitchen related matters to ensure that the best quality of food is served to the customers.
• Support the F&B Manager in proposing and developing new beverage menus and concepts, to enhance guest experience and drive revenue growth.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints about food quality and/or service by taking remedial actions immediately.
• Analyse customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities and recommend implementation actions, to enhance service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Apply the Quality Policy and Quality System established in accordance with ISO 9001: 2015 international standards and execute all responsibilities according to the department work procedures while reflecting EKFC Quality Policy.

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, hotel management or any relevant field

Work Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with 1 years of experience in managerial role in 5-star environment.
• Experience and understanding of luxury hotel and stand-alone restaurant operations.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and hygiene protocols.
• Demonstrated achievements in food quality and cost control.

Skills

• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Self-motivated and demonstrates sound leadership skills
• A keen eye for opportunity identification and a high level of commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability to change
• Ability to create personalized F&B experience
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally and at all levels and team-based approach including ability to positively manage conflict
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and anticipate emerging customer needs to continually improve service standards
• Strong organizational, multitasking skills and attention to detail
• Competent in Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to maintain accurate records, manage inventory effectively, and follow established procedures and guidelines precisely