Director of Food And Beverage

SMA - Strategic Management Alliance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel brand is seeking an innovative EAM - F&B / Director F&B to lead the Food & Beverage department in Chennai. This role encompasses managing various outlets, ensuring high-quality service, and maximizing profitability through effective operations. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in the hospitality sector and a passion for excellence in guest experiences.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 12-14 years of experience in food and beverage management.
• Current role as Director F&B in a five-star hotel.
• Strong understanding of local F&B trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize the F&B department activities.
• Implement controls on food, beverage, and labor costs.
• Hire, train, and develop F&B management team members.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Control

Inventory Management

Communication

Menu Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

Job Title: EAM - F&B / Director F&B

Location: Chennai

Company Description: Our client is a distinguished domestic hospitality group with a vision to redefine luxury in the industry. With a growing portfolio of hotels in the luxury and mid-segment sectors, they are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We are seeking an innovative and passionate EAM F&B / Director - Food & Beverage to head the F&B department at their bespoke luxury hotel in Chennai.

Job Summary:

The EAM F&B / Director F&B will manage and organize the activities of the Food & Beverage department, including restaurants, banquet operations, room service, and bars. The role involves coordination with F&B production to maintain high standards of food and beverage quality, service, and marketing to maximize profits through outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities:

1. Plan and direct the administration and planning functions of the F&B department to meet daily operational needs.
2. Assign and delegate responsibilities for various sub-departments such as restaurants, banquets, bars, room service, and kitchen stewarding.
3. Monitor, develop, and implement schedules for all outlets to ensure profitability.
4. Collaborate with chefs and restaurant managers on menu design and merchandising to attract target customers.
5. Implement controls on food, beverage, and labor costs, and monitor budgets to ensure efficient operations and profitability.
6. Assist department managers in achieving profit objectives and maintaining standards of quality, cleanliness, and merchandising.
7. Review customer satisfaction levels and recommend operational or marketing changes as needed.
8. Investigate and resolve food quality and service complaints.
9. Develop management tools such as budgeting, forecasting, purchase specifications, recipes, and job descriptions.
10. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and government regulations.
11. Hire, train, supervise, develop, discipline, and counsel F&B management team members.

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management.
• Minimum of 12-14 years of experience in food and beverage management with reputed hotel brands.
• Current role as Director F&B in a five-star hotel.
• Experience with destination weddings and events is desirable.
• Proven track record in managing F&B operations in a deluxe hotel environment.
• Strong understanding of menu design, cost control, and inventory management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with local F&B trends and best practices.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of an ambitious luxury hotel brand with a growing footprint.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment that values innovation.
• Opportunities for career growth within a dynamic hospitality group.
• Contribute to the success of our Chennai property and our expanding portfolio.