DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE – BAHRAIN

We have been retained by a well-established Hospitality Group to find them a dynamic, ambitious and self-motivated Food & Beverage professional for one of their large 5

* hotels.

This DOFB role will be responsible for food and beverage daily operations, including Culinary, Restaurants/Bars, Room Service and Banquets/Catering.  This position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and initiatives.  As DOFB, you will ensure the food and beverage/culinary operation meets the target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, and focuses on growing revenues and maximizing the financial performance of the department.

Experience, skills and attributes required for this F&B Director role:

• Degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major.
• Professional expertise in F&B operations & management required.
• Minimum 7+ years' experience at a large F&B & event operation in a hotel with 3 years in a senior management role, preferably in the Middle East.
• Excellent communication skills, with high standard of English (oral and written).
• Experience in development of a food and beverage-operating strategy aligned with the business strategy and led its execution.
• Thorough understanding of financial reports and statements to determine the financial health of a business unit.
• Focuses on maintaining profit margins without compromising guest or employee satisfaction.
• Develops means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.
• Identifies opportunities to increase profits and create value by challenging existing processes, encouraging innovation and driving necessary change.
• Supports development of the F&B offerings brief and ensure that the design / concept requirement reflect the various F&B market segments.
• Stays aware of market trends and introduces new food and beverage products to meet or exceed customer expectations, generate increased revenue and ensure a competitive position in the market.

Salary Package Offered:

BD 2200 - 2500 monthly based on experience, plus family package, plus company provided accommodation or housing allowance and other benefits

Get in touch: michelle@corecruitment.com