Director of Food & Beverage

Raffles Udaipur opened in 2021, its ornamental gardens, tumbling fountains and stately Indo-Saracenic architecture describing a love story between India and the West. Set on a 21-acre private island rich with birdlife and exotic flora and fauna, this contemporary reimagining of a country mansion is the first Raffles hotel in India.

Just 20 minutes from the airport, Raffles Udaipur spans a private island and serene lakeshore. Begin your journey with a graceful boat ride, guided by migratory birds. Discover 137 rooms and suites, 10 dining experiences, two pools, wellness rituals, and the timeless care of the Raffles Butler.

Primary Responsibilities

Business Performance

• Plan for outlet budget and review forecast on revenue and expenditure on monthly basic
• Analyze and submit month-end reports and identify deviation from business plan goals
• Participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related for the outlet
• Plan, implement and measure profit enhancement programs by working with the kitchen & Marketing Department. Prepare & submit post-mortem promotion report to Director of Operations upon completion of promotion
• Implement and maintain control measures to ensure that food & beverage costs, productivity, labour costs and operating supply costs for the outlet is in line with budget

Outlet Operation

• Conduct departmental daily briefings to ensure that all pertinent information is well received by team members

• Supervise team members to ensure that all tasks assigned/required in the outlet are carried out on time and according to instruction and departmental standards
• Build a good relationship with guests or regular patrons. Try to remember individual patron’s names and their preferences to extend a personalized service
• Handle guests’ complaints and comments tactfully and efficiently
• Handle all administration work pertaining to cashier/bar operation requirement and company’s policies
• Maintain department communication logbook and updated notice board
• Set and maintain purchasing procedures for all beverages
• Maintain par levels of stocked beverages at all times
• Display beverage selections in an attractive manner
• Adhere to legal and/or company policies and standards
• Understand and follow the laws and guidelines for beverage service
• Check the outlet/back of the house cleanliness to ensure that it is in compliant with F&B sanitation and hygiene rules and regulations
• Maintain complete knowledge of all beverage services, contents & preparation methods, and hotel services/features
• Ensure that health, safety and security procedures are in place in the outlet
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of beverage recipes and mixing procedures
• Create and maintain all beverage lists
• Perform proper handover and communication to the next shift
• Assist other food & beverage outlets with their operations during peak times or when required

Team Management

• Interview, select and recruit outlet employees

• Identify and develop team members with potential

• Conduct performance review with the team
• Constantly monitor team members’ appearance, attitude and degree of professionalism
• Develop, conduct maintain all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business
• Prepare weekly staff schedules keeping in mind anticipated business, operating budgets and standards of service
• Prepare payroll and gratuity reports
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify operation issues and provide a regular forum for department communication

Main Complexity/Critical issues in the Job

• Respond professionally, politely, and efficiently to extraordinary requests and complaints from guests.
• Responsible and accountable for outlet’s profitability and revenue generation

Knowledge and Experience

• Secondary / High school education
• Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage
• Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
• High degree of professionalism with sound human resources management and business acumen capabilities

Competencies

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
• A team player & builder
• A motivator & self-starter
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

Benefits

• An opportunity to be with world’s preferred hospitality company
• Captivating and rewarding experience working alongside passionate professionals
• Range of exclusive Heartist Benefits
• Develop your talent through learning programs by Academy Accor.