EN - Food & Beverage Manager (F/M/X)

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Food & Beverage Manager
Are you a passionate foodie who is not afraid of thinking outside the box? Then, we have the job for you! As a Food & Beverage Manager, you will strategically lead the team to take guest satisfaction to the next level.
What is in it for you:

• Direct the functioning of entire operation of the F&B outlets concerning employees, guest’s issues, brand standard audits, facilities, sales and costs, to ensure maximum departmental profit is achieved.
• Controls and analyses, on an on-going basis, in order to optimize the following:
  • Quality levels of product and service
  • Guest satisfaction (RPS)
  • Operating costs
  • Sanitation and cleanliness (HACCP/ FSMS)
• Coordinates and supervises the preparation, presentation and service of food products to ensure the highest quality at all times
• Ensure all food served are being closely monitor and governed by food safety measures and meet with the highest food hygiene standards
• Planning and directing the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation
• Describing, assigning and delegating responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub-departments (i.e., room service, restaurants, banquet, catering, kitchen, stewards, etc.)
• Developing, implementing and monitoring schedules for the operation of all restaurants and bars to achieve a profitable result.
• Implementing effective control of food, beverage, and labor costs among all sub-departments
• Assisting in establishing and achieving profit objectives and the desired standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion
• Reviewing and evaluating the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and catering; recommending new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment
• Maintaining effective communication, giving direction, training & development of staff, support, timely feedback and recognition of performance
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with employees (EES), guests, local community members, and vendor.
• Manages and coordinates pricing and preparation of menus, beverage and wine lists by taking into consideration such factors as:
• Establish a yearly restaurant promotion plan with the Marketing Manager, General Manager & Executive Chef.
• Cascade down the quarterly restaurant food & beverage promotion plan to entire team.
  • Market needs
  • Competition & Market trends
  • Availability of Food and Beverage products
• Coordinates with the Cost Controller to determine the minimum and maximum Food and Beverage par stocks.
• To conduct weekly operation meetings relating to, but not limited to, the following:
  • Overall financial results and profitability
  • Projected business for restaurant & bar
  • Operations results and problems
  • Changes in procedures (P&P/ SOP)
  • New management policies
  • Quality improvement
  • Sales improvement
  • Productivity improvement

• Attends all other meetings as required by the administrative calendar.
• Implements a daily, weekly and monthly checklist for the entire restaurants and ensures proper follow-up to attain maximum quality and efficiency.

Your experience and skills include:

Minimum of 8 years food and beverage management experience, preferably in the luxury setting, lifestyle resort and an experience in African continent.

Extensive experience in restaurant bar, banquet, in room dining, and kitchen management required

Knowledge and experience with forecasting, budgeting, labor management, and purchasing to ensure maximum productivity

Ability to analyze, forecast data, and make judgments to ensure proper payroll and production control

Creative, inventive, social media fan and outgoing personality.

A strong understanding of operational controls, budgeting, event sales, and advertising marketing

Ability to lead by example, believe in a strong team culture and set the scene for high performance

Ability to train and develop team members

Fluent in French MANDAORY 

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor hotels worldwide.
• Develop your talent through Accor’s learning programs.
• Opportunity to grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to contribute to the community and make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activities.