Associate Director

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director - Food and Beverage at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• To maximizes profitability, set targets for the month and maximize revenues to meet the monthly budgets.
• To assist in monitoring and analysing the activities and trends for competitive restaurants and bars.
• To monitors the food cost and beverage costs.
• To participates in the preparation of the department performance plan and yearly budget.
• To observes and evaluates colleagues and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service is met.
• To mentors, develops and provides on-the-job training to Outlet Managers & Assistant Outlet Managers to strengthen their current performance and preparation for future advancement.
• To reviews financial transactions and monitors budget to ensure efficient operation, and to ensure expenditures stay within budget limitations.
• To oversees all food and beverage presentations and quality in all venues.
• To assists each outlet manager in the planning and implementation of effective sales and promotional activities to ensure maximum revenues.

About you:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• A hotel degree or equivalent qualification from a reputable business/hospitality institution.
• Experience within a similar role with high-end establishments, five-star hotels, or renowned restaurants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and cashiering systems like Micros (Micros-Fidelio, HIS, Oracle Hospitality) or similar point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Fluency in multiple languages relevant to the target markets is preferred (Russian, Spanish, French, German or Arabic).