- Full-Time
- Permanent
- Food & Beverage
- ACCOR
__jobinformationwidget.freetext.LocationText__
Sofitel Singapore City Centre, Singapore
__jobinformationwidget.freetext.ExternalReference__
REF26714Y
Director of Food & Beverage
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
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.
- Ensuring guest and employee satisfaction, while maintaining market competitiveness and exceptional financial performance.
- Ensuring appropriate hiring, training, motivating, coaching, and developing of department’s team members.
- Responsible for ensuring the smooth daily operation of the Food and Beverage Department.
- Develop and administer the F&B budget, action plan and promotional activities of the department to stimulate sales and profit while controlling operating expenses.
- Surveying, reviewing and analyzing competition, market trends, customer needs and comments in order to be proactive and adapt with business intelligence.
- Evaluating changes in guest needs, the guest mix and competitive set, to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes as necessary.
- Attend and actively participate in weekly Head of Department meetings respecting the confidentiality of issues which may be discussed formally or informally.
- Manage the service of food and beverage within the restaurant, café, bar, and in room dining.
- Ensure cleaning and maintenance of outlets, work areas, tableware, utensils and other materials and equipment used by restaurant, bar, room service and conference areas.
- Regular liaison with the Engineering Department ensuring that maintenance requests are completed quickly focusing on guest needs as a priority.
- Coordinate between Conference and Events, Food & Beverage and Front Office to ensure that preparations for conference events involving Front Office/ Housekeeping have been made.
- Assist in the preparation monthly restaurant, bar, and cafe reports, commenting on key performance indicators and action taken to keep on target.
- Management and guidance of outlet staff under control, namely Managers, Food & Beverage Supervisors/ Team Leaders and Food and Beverage Attendants.
- Prepare weekly and monthly forecasts for restaurant, bar room service and cafe areas.
- Be knowledgeable of and operate within appropriate outlets and hotel liquor licensing guidelines and House Management Policies.
- Any other duties as assigned.
- Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a five star luxury setting.
- Proven experience in meeting budgeted and forecasted for costs for payroll/wage costs and department costs.
- 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.
- Hold legislative qualifications to be eligible for the position.
- Good understanding of Micros, Opera, and other relevant applications.
- Project professional image at all times through personal presentation/ interpersonal skills.
- Desire and ability to mentor, train and develop staff.
- Has awareness of industry trends in service, product and presentation.
- Initiates contacts and establishes rapport easily.
- Ability to assert point of view directly yet tactfully.
- Organize time and work efficiently.
- Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills, English is essential.
- Appreciates and maintains an effective outlet for stress.
- Aptitude for developing promotions and marketing.
- Willingness to work weekends and public holidays as part of the job role.
- A passion for food, wine and the culinary arts that is knowledgeable and effusive.
- Has the aptitude and willingness to undertake further development with Sofitel.
Meet James, the food and beverage manager in London
Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.
Related jobs
Salary
Location
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Edmonton, Canada
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Schedule
Full-Time
Brands
FAIRMONT
Job type
Permanent
Locations
Edmonton
Job Category
Rooms
Description
Housekeeping Attendant (Full Time)You are at the heart of the hotel! As a Housekeeping Room Attendant, you will take ownership of guest rooms, ensuring that our guests are provided with a clean, comfo
Reference
136d4d09-ff7e-4336-b154-1e9a7492a175
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, San Diego, United States
Experience Level
Mid-Senior Level
Job Schedule
Full-Time
Brands
Accor
Job type
Permanent
Locations
San Diego
Job Category
Talent & Culture
Description
Reporting to the Director of Talent & Culture the Assistant Director is a team builder and supports all leaders and colleagues within the hotel, ensuring company policies, Fairmont Grand Del Mar opera
Reference
2704bd78-9e16-4db1-bf08-46afd6ad0c7b
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, United States
Experience Level
Associate
Job Schedule
Casual
Brands
FAIRMONT
Job type
Temporary
Locations
Scottsdale
Job Category
Wellness & Recreation
Description
Are you ready to supervise the most magical time of the year? The princess is looking for a Supervisor to keep things festive, fun, and orderly for our annual Christmas Event! The Supervisor role is a
Reference
a78b924d-2438-43c8-8b6a-cfce7cbf9901
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, United States
Experience Level
Associate
Job Schedule
Casual
Brands
FAIRMONT
Job type
Temporary
Locations
Scottsdale
Job Category
Wellness & Recreation
Description
Are you ready to supervise the most magical time of the year? The princess is looking for a Supervisor to keep things festive, fun, and orderly for our more than 250 thousand Christmas revelers this y
Reference
c592b48c-76f2-4b2a-9dd6-e224e0d3b3a1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, United States
Experience Level
Associate
Job Schedule
Casual
Brands
FAIRMONT
Job type
Temporary
Locations
Scottsdale
Job Category
Wellness & Recreation
Description
Do you have a heart full of jingle bells and a passion for spreading yuletide joy? Get ready to sprinkle holiday magic like confetti and make our guests' Christmas dreams come true! We're on the looko
Reference
4f16d0ec-2d93-4533-9397-b1a605b22c36
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, United States
Experience Level
Associate
Job Schedule
Casual
Brands
FAIRMONT
Job type
Temporary
Locations
Scottsdale
Job Category
Wellness & Recreation
Description
Skate into a new job! Come work at North Scottsdale’s only outdoor real ice, ice rink, where you will be skating through the holiday while getting pay! Join our friendly, festive team of hospitable h
Reference
eaf436e7-5d23-4844-bb33-fcf8e2e144cc
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, United States
Experience Level
Associate
Job Schedule
Casual
Brands
FAIRMONT
Job type
Temporary
Locations
Scottsdale
Job Category
Wellness & Recreation
Description
Ride the rails down to the Princess! Come work at the one and only train park at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, where you will choo choo through the holiday! Join our friendly, festive team of hos
Reference
7ef6c90e-ff56-45df-8dd1-578220d36211
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, United States
Experience Level
Associate
Job Schedule
Casual
Brands
FAIRMONT
Job type
Temporary
Locations
Scottsdale
Job Category
Wellness & Recreation
Description
Do you want to light up the night for our guests? Dance and play the night away as part of our Signature Character team! We are looking for actors to play the role of our Signature Mascot Characters f
Reference
d8556dbb-e577-4f29-8f2f-9404bab64edd
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, San Diego, United States
Experience Level
Director
Job Schedule
Full-Time
Brands
Accor
Job type
Permanent
Locations
San Diego
Job Category
Talent & Culture
Description
Director of Training and DevelopmentAs the Director of Training & Development you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing all aspects of training at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. You’ll work col
Reference
6c24dce6-70b8-4e12-b03f-15de8df0aff8
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, United States
Experience Level
Associate
Job Schedule
Casual
Brands
FAIRMONT
Job type
Temporary
Locations
Scottsdale
Job Category
Wellness & Recreation
Description
Got the gift of greetings? Come say hi and join our friendly, festive team of hospitable holiday helpers at the Princess this year! We are looking for fun energetic multi taskers with a passion for cr
Reference
860d27fb-9481-47cb-8d7f-b9c4ea094415
Expiry Date
01/01/0001