F&B Service Lead - VIP & 5-Star Hospitality

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier recruitment agency seeks an experienced F&B Supervisor for operations in Saudi Arabia. The role emphasizes assisting management and ensuring exceptional guest service within high-end dining. An ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in a similar position at a 5-star establishment and a solid understanding of world cuisine. Strong communication skills, team leadership experience, and impeccable grooming standards are critical. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals dedicated to delivering top-tier dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience at a similar level at a 5-star or full-service hotel.
• Minimum 5 years experience in F&B service: high standard restaurant or room service.
• Experience in the high-end restaurant industry, Michelin star exposure.

Responsibilities

• Assist F&B Manager and Assistant Manager in daily operations.
• Ensure smooth service operations and guest satisfaction.
• Serve food and beverages with discretion and high standards.
• Lead and provide training to staff.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Team player

Fluency in English

Time management

Experience in high-end restaurant

Training skills

Education

3 years Diploma from Hotel School

Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management (preferred)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Calling all British for incredible job opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Key purpose:

As the F&B Supervisor, responsible to assist the F&B Manager and F&B Assistant Manager in the day-to-day operations of the business. You will be involved in service operations ensuring smooth operations, development and coaching of staff.

F&B supervisors will oversee any tasks related to the F&B and other areas and required to ensure the guests total satisfaction.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Positive attitude and good communication skills, with excellent grooming standards, clean, pleasant
• Provides a courteous, professional, efficient, flexible and personalized service at all time, with commitment to delivering a high level of service
• He/she should be conversant with all services and facilities offered
• Serves food courses and alcoholic beverages
• Flexibility to respond to a variety of different work situations and ability to work on your own managing a team
• A Team player with a positive attitude, immaculate regards to personal appearance and hygiene.
• Experience and focused on client faced service side of role
• Knowledge and experience with high-end porcelain and silverware, ability to care and look after items to highest standards
• Able to provide a discreet and smooth service for the principal and his Guest at any time, making each experience an unforgettable one
• Flexible and able to adapt to the fast and ever changing request of the principal. NO Day is ever the same
• Discretion is paramount at all times. Confident serving VVIP guest to the highest standard at all times
• Able to provide and participate in staff training for the wider team and confident in taking the lead
• Knowledge and interest in world -wide cuisine. Confident answering question from guest and service team
• Ability to speak English Fluently
• Experience in the high-end restaurant industry, Michelin star exposure.
• Excellent time keeper and team leader
• Excellent ability to motivate a team

Qualifications and experience:

• 3 years Diploma Hotel school
• Bachelors Degree in hotel Management specialized in F&B Service preferred but not essential
• Proficiency in working with MS office word, excel, outlook
• Minimum 5 years experience at a similar level at a 5 star or full-service hotel
• Minimum 5 years experience in F&B Service: high standard Restaurant or Room Service 5-star Hotel