F&B Director

Jawakara Islands Maldives is currently seeking a motivated and skilled professional with a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences to join our team as a F&B Director. This exciting opportunity allows you to play a pivotal role in planning, directing, organizing and controlling the service activities of the Food & Beverage Department of the resort.

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Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and direct administration and planning of F&B Departments at Resort for daily service needs.
• Clearly describe, assign, and delegate responsibilities for various F&B sub-departments.
• Develop, implement, and monitor schedules to achieve budgeted objectives.
• Collaborate with Outlet Managers to create attractive collateral for F&B outlets.
• Implement cost control measures and ensure proper use, maintenance, and storage of facilities.
• Monitor requisitions, control food & beverage costs, and manage inventory effectively.
• Identify budget variants, implement initiatives, and develop business plans for revenue improvement.
• Oversee service and culinary quality in all venues, ensuring standards are met.
• Report malfunctions to the Engineering department and maintain necessary records.
• Collaborate with F&B personnel to plan menus and related activities.
• Oversee food and beverage inventories, ensuring proper stock controls and cost management.
• Promote structural and cultural change in line with business strategies.
• Actively resolve service challenges and maintain communication with guest relations.
• Establish a clear understanding of service effects on guest experiences.
• Ensure communication and motivation optimization across departments.
• Work with training and development team for individual and team progression.
• Collaborate with senior management to communicate company information and maintain relationships.
• Assist Outlet Managers in achieving profit objectives and maintaining quality standards.
• Regularly review customer acceptance, recommend new policies, and maintain leadership in F&B operations.
• Develop operating tools with Outlet Managers, such as budgeting, forecasting, and report preparation.
• Continuously evaluate and encourage improvement of personnel in F&B departments.
• Directly responsible for implementing and monitoring Food Safety Management System/HACCP Policy, including record maintenance and unannounced spot checks.

Our Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. Culinary, sales and service background required.
• Ten years in hotel Food & Beverage operations, sales and marketing including a minimum of five years in management and three years in a similar position.
• Proven experience as an F&B Director in a Western culinary setting.
• Strong understanding of industry trends, customer preferences, and market demands.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.. Additional proficiency in a foreign language is considered a valuable asset.