Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 01/28/2025

• Department Name: Food and Beverage Service
• Date Opened: 01/28/2025
• Job Type: Full time
• Work Experience: 1 - 3 years
• City: Dubai
• Country: United Arab Emirates

Are You Ready for a Daring Challenge with The World's Hottest Luxury Hotel Group? Disruptive by Design, FIVE Hotels and Resorts is Redefining 'FIVE-Star' Hospitality and Setting the Gold Standard across the Industry.

Join the FIVE Tribe - and Get Ready to Make Waves.

The Candidate

A Driven Self-Starter, you have Excellent Communication, Leadership and Organisational Skills. As an Astute Creative and Critical Thinker, you can Conceptualise and Implement Innovative Solutions in a Fast-Paced Environment. Not even the Smallest Detail Escapes Your Keen Eye and You Execute Tasks Proactively with Precision and Finesse. A 'Can-Do' Attitude Coupled with An Inherent Flair for Taking Ownership Makes You a Highly Motivated Go-Getter.

Your Outgoing and Approachable Nature enables you to Seamlessly Connect with other 'FIVERs' and key Stakeholders, ensuring that Their and Your Journey at FIVE is nothing short of Sensational. Joining our Food and Beverage Team as an Assistant Director of Food and Beverage will Empower you to deliver Exceptional Experiences across our award-winning Lifestyle Destinations. Jump on Board and Unlock your Potential in a Buzzing Environment that will take your Career to New Heights

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a Senior Food and Beverage services role in a Luxury Hotel is preferred.
• Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English is essential (Proficiency in Arabic or additional international languages is a Plus).
• Proven expertise in Driving a highly dynamic operation, Managing a diverse portfolio of 10–12 units with Precision and Flair.
• Exceptional ability to oversee Large-Scale and Multifaceted operations, ensuring Seamless execution at all times.
• Visionary creativity and innovation in developing Disruptive Food and Beverage Concepts and Operations that elevate the 'Vibe at FIVE.'
• Exceptional skills in Improving Customer Satisfaction and Driving Profitability, showcasing a commitment to Industry-Leading Standards.
• Creative solutions and take ownership of all duties and tasks assigned, while ensuring an unparalleled Journey at FIVE.
• An unwavering commitment to FIVE's portfolio-wide Goals and a proactive approach to Achieving Excellence.
• A sharp instinct for Identifying and Analysing market trends and needs, keeping FIVE Ahead of the Curve in the luxury hospitality landscape.
• Ensures Strict Compliance with all Licensing Laws, as well as FIVE's policies, procedures and practices, Setting the Gold Standard of Professionalism and Integrity.
• A hands-on attitude, fuelled by a 'Can-Do' Spirit.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and orchestrates all aspects of Food and Beverage operations, ensuring Seamless execution and delivering an Exquisite guest experience that reflects the 'Vibe at FIVE.'
• Upholds the Highest Levels of Service Excellence by maintaining Operational Stability, managing costs with Precision, and implementing Bespoke training and development programmes for the FIVE Tribe.
• Directs, oversees, and continuously elevates service and Food and Beverage standards across all Outlets and Kitchens, ensuring managers take Decisive Corrective Actions where necessary.
• Ensures all FIVE Tribe Members within the Food and Beverage department adhere to Premium uniform and Grooming standards, while Relentlessly upholding FIVE's Hygiene Protocols.
• Plans and implements visionary Food and Beverage programmes, policies, and procedures to Align with FIVE's Industry-Leading standards.
• Coordinates innovative Promotions and provides essential Administrative Support to Elevate departmental performance and create Bold guest experiences.
• Offers strategic recommendations for Modernising equipment, Refining service methods, and Enhancing product presentation, ensuring Guest Satisfaction remains at the forefront of Operations.
• Monitors and enhances the profitability of all Food and Beverage outlets by Identifying and Resolving challenges, Implementing corrective measures, and Ensuring each outlet operates with Sensational Efficiency.
• Contributes to the preparation of the Annual Business Plan and Sales and Marketing strategies to drive Boundary-Breaking success.
• Collaborates on budget preparation for the Food and Beverage department, closely Tracking financial performance to Identify and Capitalise on opportunities for improvement.
• Develops creative strategies to Boost departmental sales and productivity, driving growth in Food and Beverage revenue.
• Conducts competitive market analysis, staying ahead of Industry Trends to Modernise equipment, Refine service methods, and Elevate product presentation, reinforcing FIVE's competitive Advantage.
• Engages with representatives from the Local Community and Prospective Guests to foster connections and reinforce FIVE's reputation as Luxury Lifestyle Destination.
• Actively participates in Public Relations initiatives, sales engagements, and promotional activities Designed to enhance the image, profitability, and Boundary-Breaking edge of FIVE.
• Executes all assignments and directives from Senior Management, ensuring meticulous adherence to FIVE's Gold-Standard policies, procedures, and brand ethos.

The Team

'FIVERs' are Cultured yet Chic, Confident yet Self-Effacing, and Work Hard to Play even Harder. As a FIVE Tribe Member, you'll Personify the distinct 'Vibe at FIVE' and apply it to create Insta-Perfect Experiences for our Guests that keeps them Coming Back for More. If you Dream of being surrounded by Like-Minded Individuals who share your Passion for Delivering Unforgettable Moments that last a Lifetime – then Look No Further and Unleash your Next-Level Potential.

FIVE curates world-class Entertainment and Luxury Living while Championing Environmental Stewardship. Driven by its core millennial base, FIVE has aligned to lead the way in 'Sustainable Indulgence' trailblazing next-level, high-energy Experiences within an Environmentally and Socially Responsible Framework.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The FIVE Tribe represents over 80 nationalities across its over 2000 'FIVERs.' FIVE does not discriminate and is Committed to Hiring a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce as an Equal-Opportunity Employer. Ranked regularly in the Top 10 on the Great Workplaces in the UAE list of Large Organisations, the FIVE Tribe is more than a group of people working together – it is a Family bonded by common Values and Goals, Celebrating People, Culture and Diversity.

About FIVE Hotels and Resorts

FIVE Hotels and Resorts prides itself on being Disruptively Different and Daringly Unique. Our Growing Portfolio of Lavish Destinations in the Middle East and Europe are the epitome of Glamour and Experiential Luxury, offering boundary-breaking Experiences at FIVE's award-winning Hotels, Dining Concepts, and Immersive Nightlife Venues. As part of the Accomplished FIVE Tribe, you will be part of a group of High Achievers who Fearlessly Challenge Conventions on a Global Stage.

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