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  1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. Food & Beverage
  4. ACCOR

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Mövenpick Hotel Windhoek, Windhoek, Namibia

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REF82529Z

EN - Food & Beverage Manager

Region

MEA SPAC


Company Description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.​

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.​

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!​

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.​

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart,
Join us and become a Heartist®.


Job Description

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.

Duties:

  • 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, bar, room service and conferencing, outside catering area.
  • 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 Maintenance ensuring maintenance requests are completed quickly focusing on guest needs as a priority.
  • Coordinate between Food & Beverage and Front Office to ensure that preparations for conferences involving Front Office / Housekeeping have been made.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly restaurant, bar, and conference reports, commenting on key performance indicators and action taken to keep on target.
  • Management and guidance of outlet staff under control, namely Food & Beverage Supervisors.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly forecasts for restaurant, bar room service and conference areas.
  • Ensure constant liaison with the Conference & Sales Manager and Conference Coordinator.
  • Adherence to Emergency Communication procedures ensuring that enquiries from the media are only responded to by the nominated spokesperson
  • Strive to implement the Accor Vision and demonstrate active use of Accor Values.
  • Any other duties assigned by your manager.
  • Be knowledgeable of and operate within appropriate outlet and hotel liquor licensing guidelines and House Management Policies.
  • Maintain currency of Local legislative certification, amendments and updates and adhere to local legislative principles.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

  • Minimum of 5 years' hospitality experience, including 3 years in a leadership role
  • Relevant hospitality qualification (degree or diploma in Hospitality Management or equivalent)
  • Proven leadership experience with a service-focused personality
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage operations, including menu planning, cost control, and inventory management
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and profit maximisation
  • Proficiency in hospitality management software and point-of-sale systems
  • Up-to-date knowledge of food safety regulations and licensing requirements
  • Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Fluency in English; additional languages advantageous

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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.

LET YOUR PASSION SHINE

We foster our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact.

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Let your passion shine

We take pride in promoting heartfelt hospitality with a French Zest, valuing passion, excellence and emotional intelligence. We pioneer a committed and sustainable approach to luxury, encouraging openness and inclusivity. We value new encounters with colleagues and guests from all horizons with a goal of creating a distinctive culture together.

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