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Do you thrive in environments where fine dining meets flawless service? Join our client’s Maldives resort as Food & Beverage Manager and take the lead in curating unforgettable guest experiences across their restaurants, bars, in-villa dining, and mini bar services.
This is a rare opportunity to oversee dynamic F&B operations in one of the world’s most breathtaking destinations. You’ll guide a passionate team, drive innovation and profitability, and ensure every detail—from service flow to safety standards—is executed with precision and care.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily service needs of the operation.
- Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various Food & Beverage sub-departments, e.g., restaurants, bars, room service, banquets, stewarding, etc.
- Develop, implement and monitor schedules for the operation of all sub-departments to achieve the budgeted objectives.
- Participate with the Food & Beverage Outlet Managers in the creation of attractive collateral materials to promote and merchandise all Food & Beverage outlets to attract a predetermined guest market.
- Implement effective control of all costs and expenses including food, beverage, labor, supplies, equipment, etc., among all sub-departments.
- Ensure proper use, maintenance, repair and storage of Food & Beverage facilities, supplies and equipment.
- Ensure proper stock levels are maintained.
- Assist the Food & Beverage Outlet Managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desired standards of quality, service, safety, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion.
- Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual outlets and banquet service, to recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the guests, a material change in the make-up or the guest market, or a change in the competitive environment. Revise existing programs and create new ones to maintain the resort’s position as the leader in Food & Beverage operations in the Maldives.
- Develop with the aid of the Food & Beverage Outlet Managers, the operating tools necessary and incidental to modern management principles, e.g., budgeting, forecasting, purchase specifications, report preparation and presentation, etc.
- Continuously evaluate the performance and encourage improvement of the personnel in the Food and Beverage departments.
- Plan and administer a training and development program to provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development.
- Prepare job descriptions, conduct scheduled employee meetings, etc.
- Directly responsible in the implementation, control and monitoring of Food Safety Management System/HACCP Policy, including but not limited to maintaining records; ensuring that the requirements from visiting Enforcement Officers are acted upon in consultation with the General Manager; reviewing the training requirements with respect to the HACCP Policy and ensuring that training is undertaken commensurate to work activity.
- The role is required to be an active member of the HACCP committee for the resort. There is a requirement to attend and actively participate in monthly HACCP meetings, keeping up to date with legislation and implementing amended resort HACCP policies.
- There is an expectation that you will hold or be able to attain level 3, HACCP in Catering, certified by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
- Ensure regular training is conducted about the improvement of the resort HACCP policy.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Hospitality Management or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in a luxury resort with multiple outlets
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, including information sharing in writing
- Financial acumen and budgeting skills
- In-depth knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations
- Customer-focused mindset
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Positive, motivating attitude ensuring a productive environment.
- Exposure to sustainability initiatives or quality assurance processes would be beneficial.
- Team Oriented
- Positive and Energetic
- Focused and goal-oriented
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