Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining diverse talents from all walks of life.  At Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens, we value and celebrate diversity, provide pay equity and equal opportunities for promotion, training and development programmes. We pride ourselves in creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all.

Located along the arterial road that leads to Singapore’s iconic Orchard Road sits a stunning new lifestyle hub – the 254-room Novotel Singapore on Stevens and 518-room Mercure Singapore on Stevens, along with an eclectic array of F&B outlets. Step into this lush urban paradise equipped with an infinity pool, lap pool, tennis court, 24-hour gym, 9 meeting spaces, ballrooms and 4 hotel restaurants and bars, with 7 additional dining outlets.

Awarded Gold in the 2018 Melbourne Design Awards for its creative architecture, the Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens building tells a unique story from its aerial view to the elements around the hotel.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage this position is responsible for the organisation, planning and directing of overall daily food & beverage operation and administration of the department and be responsible and accountable for its profitability and revenue generation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure that your team delivers quality services, both in production of customer service at all points of sale in the hotel.
• Ensure the correct operation of the various services in your department.
• Effective leadership of all Managers in the division.
• Motivate and create a team spirit in all sections of the Food & Beverage.
• Ensure that the profitability of your department is consistent. Be involved in the pricing policy of your departments.
• Ensure that the health and safety regulations are complied with and applied in the department.
• Ensure that there is compliance with the work legislation in Food & Beverage Department.
• Engage and obtain guests’ feedback during operations to ensure satisfaction
• Handle guests’ complaints and comments tactfully and efficiently

Team Management

• Draw up and or check the work schedules for your teams, taking into consideration all forecasts and workloads i.e. holidays and off day’s etc.
• Ensure that new hire induction and required trainings are completed within three months of employment
• Provide training to team members and casual labour on all aspects of banquet operations according to the requirements in the department’s Standards
• Observe, coach, motivate and counsel team, disciplinary actions if required
• Respond to all questions raised by your team in the area of personnel management
• Maintain department communication logbook and update notice board.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Diploma in Hospitality Management/Food & Beverage preferred.
• Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity.