DIRECTOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE (Управление рестораном)

Our client, an international hotel chain, for a new 5 Star Hotel (150 rooms and 20 suites), one upscale restaurant (70 seats), Lounge ( 70 seats) and 5 event rooms ranging from 30 to 140 m2. Is looking for an experienced FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR WITH EXCELLENT ENGLISH AND RUSSIAN LANGUAGE


Reporting to the Director of Operations, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following;
- Provide the strategic direction for all the Food and Beverage operational departments of the Hotel
Responsible for compliance of company and brand standards of products and service
- Work closely with the Managers and the Director of Human Resources to ensure Payroll cost percentage is kept in line with budget.
- Implement and maintain effective control of food, beverage, labor costs and productivity among all sub-departments.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual strategic plan and achieve the goals and targets
- Ensure the implementation of standards in guest service and constantly seek out ways to improve product and service as well as increase volumes and profits
- Oversee the selection, training and development of all F&B; staff to ensure timely recruitment and career growth
- Responsible for ensuring all Health and Safety processes are in place to comply with local legislation as well as Hotel standards

Qualifications:
- Previous Food & Beverage experience in a senior leadership role required
- Excellent knowledge of food and beverage products, service styles and trends.
- An understanding of Hotel accounting practices not limited to Cost of Sales, Labour Cost and Productivity.
- Ability to supervise, train and motivate multiple levels of associates.
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- Must be able to speak, read, write English and Russian.

Company offers:
- competitive compensation package
- relocation assistance
- housing allowance
- meal allowance, discounts at chain hotels
- wellness programm