The Food & Beverage Manager will assist the Director of Operations in achieving departmental objectives through effective, day-to-day operational leadership of all F&B activities. This role ensures that all food and beverage services maintain the highest quality standards, adhere to established SOPs, and meet guest expectations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Spend approximately 75% of time on the floor during meal periods, engaging with members, guests, corporate clients, and prospective customers.
- Oversee all F&B outlets, banqueting operations, and outdoor catering to ensure smooth service delivery, guest satisfaction, and a strong market reputation.
- Achieve restaurant and banquet financial targets by forecasting needs, preparing budgets, analyzing variances, implementing corrective actions, and developing revenue-enhancing strategies.
- Manage staffing requirements, payroll, duty allocation, and training programs to maximize productivity while ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
- Lead menu planning and implementation, maintain food cost targets, and support high operational performance within budgeted parameters.
- Ensure superior grooming, hygiene, and uniform standards for all staff.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and compliant working environment by enforcing QHSE procedures, health regulations, and legal guidelines.
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, QHSE protocols, and all food hygiene standards across F&B operations.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all food service areas and dining stations.
- Supervise F&B store operations, review daily material usage, and implement measures to prevent waste, pilferage, and damage.
- Monitor monthly inventory for restaurants and banqueting, analyze stock variances, and take necessary actions.
- Liaise with suppliers, support vendor development, negotiate better terms, and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Prepare and submit weekly progress and periodic operational reports in line with company requirements.
- Coordinate with HR to ensure staff comply with local municipality health and food handler regulations.
- Ensure staff adherence to company policies and SOPs; implement disciplinary measures when needed.
- Manage daily internal and external communication professionally, following corporate communication guidelines.
- Foster teamwork and motivate staff through welfare initiatives and engagement activities.
- Maintain positive and professional collaboration with chefs and kitchen teams.
- Ensure implementation and maintenance of ISO food safety standards (ISO 22000:2005, ISO 14001:2004 & OHSAS 18001:2007) within the department.
- Maintain all required food safety and HSE documentation.
- Ensure food safety and HSE policies and objectives are consistently followed and periodically reviewed.
Qualifications Required
- Degree in Hospitality Management or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in F&B Management or a senior F&B role within a reputable organization.
- Strong financial acumen with proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and optimize profitability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong guest relationships.
- Demonstrated capability in managing high-profile clients and overseeing location-wide operational expenses.
Skills Required
- Strong team player with leadership capabilities.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to make informed decisions.
- Confident personality capable of engaging effectively with members, guests, and potential clients.
- Ability to correspond professionally and independently.
- Exceptional customer service orientation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
- Ability to collect data, analyze performance, and prepare reports.
- High level of initiative and proactiveness.
- Strong decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by operational needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: QAR17,750.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management or any other relevant field?
Experience:
- Food and Beverage Manager In luxury 5star hotel brands: 8 years (Required)
Language:
- English and Arabic (Required)
Location: