Food and Beverage professional with hands-on experience in managing daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Adept at inventory management, coordinating events, and maintaining health and safety standards. Strong communicator with focus on team collaboration and customer satisfaction.
• Take overall responsibility for the Food & Beverage department in the absence of the head of the department.
• Monitor guest feedback in relation to service, products, and promotions, and review it according to the Manager of Food & Beverage.
• Oversee all training activities of food and beverage.
• Review and control the monthly payroll, overtime sheets, and monitor them according to the budget.
• Consult all outlet service managers on operating requirements and quality standards.
be proactive during service peak times, maintaining a highly visible profile in the outlets. Assist the Manager of Food and Beverage with reports, forecasts, budgets, marketing plans, festivals, and special promotions.
• Interview candidates for food and beverage service vacancies.
• Work with the accounts department to oversee physical inventories, analyze specialized reports, slow-moving items, low stock lists, and productive norms.
• Comply with the hotel’s environmental, health, and safety policies, and procedures.
• Comply with the hotel’s environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Supervision and control of the Food and Beverage operations (Restaurant, Bar, Conference, Banquet, and In-Room Dining).
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurants, and general HACCP standards.
• Maintaining and improving the guest experience and guest satisfaction.
• Coordination of opening and closing tasks, ensuring the smooth running of all the necessary administrative tasks relating to the restaurant (goods, ordering, and inventory).
• Maintaining constant contact with guests, supporting the efficient operation of the Food and Beverage areas, and continuous cooperation with the management.
• Established positive relationships with guests and employees, creating positive, energetic environment.
• Designed table settings to be aesthetically pleasing and comfortable for guests, upholding restaurant's customer service standards.
• Worked closely with the restaurant manager, chef, and head sommelier to determine menu plans for special events or occasions.
• Trained newly hired employees on service techniques, company procedures and safety processes.
• Participated in local community events to raise the restaurant's profile and attract new customers.
• Organised and executed catering for special events, tailoring services to meet diverse client requirements and exceed expectations.
• Supervised a team of 10+ staff members, including training, scheduling and performance evaluations.
Technical Skills
Inventory Management: Knowledge of stock control, ordering, and reducing waste Health and Safety Compliance: Experience adhering to food safety standards, hygiene regulations, and quality control
Vendor and Supplier Relationships: Building and maintaining relationships with food and beverage suppliers for quality and cost management
POS System Expertise: Familiarity with point-of-sale systems, and handling payments
Event planning and coordination: experience managing special events, banquets, and catering
Leadership & Management Skills
Team leadership and staff management: leading and motivating a team, providing training, and professional development
Training and Development: Coaching and mentoring staff to improve service and operational performance
Customer Service Excellence: Fostering a guest-first mindset, ensuring customer satisfaction, and handling complaints
Multitasking: Effectively managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Soft Skills
Communication: Clear and effective communication with both staff, and customers
Attention to detail: ensuring quality and consistency in food and service delivery
Problem-solving: quick thinking and decision-making in high-pressure situations Time management: prioritising tasks to maintain smooth operations
Creativity: Developing innovative ideas for menu design, events, and promotions
Additional Skills
Sales and Marketing: Promoting the business through targeted promotions and up-selling techniques
Event Management: Experience in handling large groups, weddings, and corporate events
Technology proficiency: familiarity with booking systems, ordering systems, and scheduling software