Food & Beverage Coordinator, Fairmont The Red Sea

FAIRMONT; Umluj; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality group in Umluj, Saudi Arabia is seeking a dedicated F&B Administrative Assistant to support the Food & Beverage Department. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in a similar role at a luxury hotel. Responsibilities include managing correspondence, preparing documents, and supporting the cluster director. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding communication skills and a proactive attitude, ready to enhance operational procedures within the hotel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in F&B administration within a luxury hotel or resort.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Experience in pre-opening is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Communicate to customers in a polite and courteous manner.
• Prepare monthly staff attendance report for payroll clerk.
• Organize a variety of documents and maintain office supplies.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills in English

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook

Creative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Cluster Director of Food & Beverage and Cluster Executive Chef. To provide organizational and administrative support to the Food & Beverage Department and timely and efficient execution of assigned office and business procedures.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Communicate to customers (internal and external) in a polite and courteous manner
• Perform duties and responsibilities in a confidential manner when applicable
• Type and prepare a variety of documents such as letters, memos and minutes
• Handle correspondence and answer the telephone as related to the job
• Attend daily F&B meeting and take meeting minutes
• Prepare monthly staff attendance report for payroll clerk
• Provide organizational and administrative support to the Cluster Director of F&B and Cluster Executive Chef
• Organize a variety of documents and maintain stationery and office supplies
• Maintain complete knowledge of all F&B services, outlets and hotel services/features
• Liaise, communicate and collaborate with other departments ensuring communication and the resolution of problems
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to enhance operational procedures in the Hotel
• Work efficiently and effectively in meeting deadlines and delivering quality work
• Attend meetings required by Cluster Director of F&B and Cluster Executive Chef to take minutes
• Handle in‑house printing menus inserts and any in‑house printing F&B collaterals
• Assist F&B operations when required by Cluster Director of F&B and carry out any other duties

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in F&B administration within a luxury hotel or resort.
• Outstanding communication skills in English, both written and verbal (additional foreign language would be an advantage)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relations with F&B team and across divisions, and be able to deal with diverse staff
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook and good typing skills
• Creative mindset with a strong eye for detail and presentation
• Experience in pre‑opening is highly desirable.

Additional Information

• Understanding of Ultra‑Luxury guest expectations and brand alignment.
• Experience in project coordination, scheduling, and document control during pre‑Opening stages.
• Experience in pre‑Opening is a must.
• A proactive, anticipatory approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Impeccable grooming and personal presentation aligned with Luxury standards.