Director of Food & Beverage | Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden

Are you an experienced and visionary leader with a passion for the culinary arts and exceptional service? We are seeking a dynamic Director of Food & Beverage to join our esteemed team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all aspects of our food and beverage operations, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience for our guests.

As the Director of Food & Beverage, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to elevate our culinary offerings, managing budgets, and leading a talented team of chefs, managers, and service staff. Your expertise in menu development, cost control, and customer service will be crucial in maintaining the highest standards of quality and excellence.

If you have a proven track record of success in the food and beverage industry, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of our culinary journey.

Overview 

Vacancy: 01

Age: 40 to 50 years

Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience: 10 to 15 years

Published: 1 Jul 2024 

Application Deadline: 31 Jul 2024

Duties

Corporate Duties 

• Ensures the smooth running of the food & beverage department, where all aspects of the guest food & beverage service experience are delivered to the highest levels, ensuring both property and company standards are attained and adhered to.
• Works proactively to maximize guest satisfaction and comfort, delivering a positive and responsive approach to enquiries and problem resolution.     
• Develops and implements strategies where key food and beverage metrics are identified, communicated and delivered where reports and tracking tools are effectively maintained in line with defined initiatives & targets.     
• Effectively manages the life cycle of the team within the department, fostering a culture of growth, development and performance whilst reflecting and promoting the company culture and values.      
• Prepares and is responsible for the departmental budget, ensuring that costs and departmental inventory is controlled and that target productivity and performance levels are attained·        
• Builds and maintains effective working relationship with all key stakeholders and partners both internal and external ensuring all communications and activities are controlled and undertaken in a timely manner.·        
• Establishes and delivers effective programs that advances service standards, profitability and cost control which may include working with internal and external stakeholders as required, whilst incorporating environmental concerns·        
• Ensures adherence to all legislation where due diligence requirements and best practice activities are planned, delivered and documented for internal and external audit, performing follow-up as required

Excellent working knowledge in Menu Planning & Restaurant Concept Design        

• Strong local Market Knowledge and F&B Marketing Strategies       
• Positive leadership characteristics which inspire Team Members to meet and exceed commercial targets       
• Proven experience in a food and beverage position, ideally within a hotel environment
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to adapt to changing environments
• Excellent leadership skills with a hands-on approach and lead-by-example work style
• Commitment to exceptional guest service with a passion for the hospitality industry
• Ability to find creative solutions, offering advice and recommendations
• Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy
• Outstanding analytical and strategic skills improving the business from a financial perspective
• Excellent ability to work collaboratively across functions and cultures in a global environment
• Skilled with Microsoft Office software, especially in Excel and Power Point
• An open, positive and communicative personality    
• Solid food & beverage background and the passion for quality and excellence        
• Eager to sharing desire to achieve highest quality service standards with guests and team members    
• Demonstrated positive leadership characteristics which inspire Team Members to meet and exceed standards       
• Food and Beverage Management experience      
• Ability to meet financial targets      
• Ability to comply with all Food and Beverage brand standards including HACCP        
• Ability to work under pressure and Influencing Outcomes       
• Planning and forecasting Business and set strategies accordingly       
• Team Building, Valuing Diversity, Leading People, Adaptability, Drive for Results, Customer Focus, Managing Operations should be day to day demonstrating attributes        
• Ability to handle multiple challenging priorities and assignments

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Hospitality Management
• MBA in Hospitality Management would be preferable

Experience

• 10 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in Hotel, Restaurant, Food (Packaged)/Beverage, Resort, Catering, Bar/Pub
• Minimum 3 years experience in similar role and must have international working experience in luxury hotels and resorts

Additional Requirements

• Age 40 to 50 years
• Must have hands on experience in managing large scale of BQT facilities including outside/ external catering services for VIP and VVIP events
• Computer literate with strong communication skills and an excellent command over written and spoken English       

Compensation

• T/A, Mobile bill, Medical allowance, Performance bonus, Provident fund, Insurance, Gratuity
• Lunch Facilities: Full Subsidize
• Festival Bonus: 3

Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden career Opportunity 

Director of Food & Beverage