Food & Beverage Operations Manager

Sofitel Singapore City Centre, an iconic hotel which opens in October 2017 will form part of a mixed-use development at Tanjong Pagar Centre, a multi-billion dollar development, which will become Singapore’s tallest building at 290 meters set around landscaped parkland and direct MRT station access.

The 223-room Sofitel Singapore City Centre will offer chic designed rooms, 4 Food and Beverage options, a ballroom, and several meeting rooms, fitness and pool facilities.

Job Description:

• Responsible for ensuring the smooth daily operation of all areas of the Food and Beverage Department, including the bar, restaurant and conference space
• Drive guest satisfaction and loyalty through exceptional service, strong relationships and attention to detail in all areas of the operation
• Evaluate changes in guest needs, the guest mix and competitive set in order to recommend and action appropriate product/service and operational changes as necessary
• Ensure that brand standards, including sustainability initiatives, are maintained
• Hire, train and develop the department’s team members, and ensure employee satisfaction through effective, positive and proactive leadership
• Coordinate and communicate with all other departments as required to ensure smooth operations, high levels of guest and employee satisfaction and the most effective use of resources
• Take a proactive and innovative approach to operations in order to maintain market competitiveness and exceptional financial performance
• Work with marketing team to develop creative and effective promotions and to drive their implementation in a timely manner
• Develop beverage menus for all areas and work with the executive chef to develop dining menus
• Develop and administer the F&B budget, action plan and promotional activities of the department to stimulate sales and profit while controlling operating expenses
• Prepare monthly forecasts for restaurant, room service and bar, review daily and monthly financial result and take any required actions

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 -5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a five star luxury setting.
• A strong understanding of the overall hotel business with the ability to study, analyse and interpret complex activities and/or information in order to improve new practices or develop new approaches.
• Proven experience in meeting budget and forecast for all costs, including payroll and other expenses
• Experience in managing and developing a team, including performance management, performance reviews, disciplinary procedures, creating learning and development plans, coaching etc.
• Has a good understanding of luxury guest expectations and desire to meet these expectations.
• Project professional image at all times through personal presentation/ interpersonal skills.
• Has awareness of industry trends in service, product and presentation. A passion for food, wine and the culinary arts that is knowledgeable and effusive.
• Aptitude for developing promotions and marketing.