Executive Assistant Manager i/c of Food & Beverage

Department: Food & BeverageLocation: Saudi Arabia - Al KhobarDescriptionThe Executive Assistant Manager i/c of Food & Beverage is responsible to ensure the smooth and efficient running of all operational aspects of the Food & Beverage and to ensure that the various departments are run according to the standards set for the brand in general and the hotel specificallyKey Responsibilities1-Participate in development and preparation of hotels strategic plan.2-Prepare budget and monitor revenues.3-Profit and Loss responsibility.4-Coordinate with Revenue Management and Sales to maximize F&B occupancy, rates, average check and profits.5-Optimize revenue by sales-promoting activities and controlling the Revenue Management. in order to achieve the best possible Revenue Penetration Market Share in the market.6-Control the duty roster for sub departments guaranteeing the quality as well as considering the highest personnel cost efficiency.7-Oversee all labor cost controls within budget limits and occupancy variances to maximize productivity.8- Conduct interviews with possible future employees.9-Responsible for control of all operational tasks as well as the respective delegation and control.10-Re-evaluate work flows to improve and optimize organization.11- Implement and evaluate procedures and policies.12- Ensure clear communications with all other department heads.13-Create Career Development plans for each employee which is part of the Talent Pool or High Potentials.14-Regularly organize departmental meetings.15-Communicate the strategy and targets of the management to their departmental heads and the line staff and ensuring implementation.16-Ensure and communicate up-to-date procedures for all safety relevant measures with Fire & Safety team.17-Conduct daily walk through to ensure quality standards and cleanliness in front and back of the house areas.18-Control the technical situation of the departments in rooms divisions.19- Maintain a high visibility with guests and employees.20- Responsible for maintaining 85% scoring for LQA inspections.21-Manager on Duty weekdays and weekends.22-GM responsibility in his/her absence.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseAt least two years of experience as Director of F&B.International experience across both the Gulf region and Europe is essential.Sound training in various departments in international luxury hotels.English - excellent oral and written skillsAdditional language - beneficial.