Posted: By:Hiring Kenya
° Are you a passionate foodie who is not afraid of thinking outside the box? Then, we have the job for you! As an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, you will strategically lead the team to take guest satisfaction to the next level.
Leadership
° Manages the operations of the Food and Beverage departments
° Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
° Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
° Oversees all restaurant, beverage and room service operations.
° Creates and nurtures an environment that emphasizes on motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing service.
° Provides excellent customer service to all employees.
° Responds quickly and proactively to employee's concerns.
° Provides a learning atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement.
° Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
° Monitors and maintains the productivity level of employees.
° Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective.
° Sets clear expectations with the employees and team leaders and verifies that appropriate rewards are given if expectations are exceeded.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
° Provides excellent customer service.
° Responds quickly and proactively to guest's concerns.
° Understands the brand's service culture.
° Drives alignment of all employees, team leaders and managers to the brand's service culture.
° Sets service expectations for all guests internally and externally.
° Takes ownership of a guest complaint/problem until it is resolved, or it has been addressed by the appropriate manager or employee.
° Verifies all functions are up to standard and exceed guest's expectations.
° Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
° Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
° Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviours.
° Manages day-to-day operations, drives quality, and verifies standards are meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
° Perform other duties as and when required.
Qualifications
° Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management or related is required
° At least 3 years experience in a mid-level leadership role in F&B in a 5 Star International brand
° Strong understanding / experience of Hotel Operations in a multi-cultural environment.
° High level of drive for results; adaptable and flexible with the ability to build relationships.
° Service focused personality is essential
° Should have eye to details and focus on quality results in terms of service
° Communicate thoughts, actions and opportunities clearly with strong networking skills
° Ability to lead by example, believe in a strong team culture and set the scene for high performance