Food & Beverage Director

We are seeking an experienced professional, who is a strong leader, committed to achieving results and motivate others to join a fantastic Cruise company as there new Food & Beverage Director.

Position Summary:

The Food & Beverage Director's primary responsibility is the management of all shipboard food and beverage operations to ensure that the companys high standards are achieved and maintained within budgetary limitations.

This includes all practices, procedures, training and guest satisfaction levels. A procedural approach to managing the entire onboard food and beverage department must be employed, utilizing modern management principles as well as incorporating technological innovations where practical in order to deliver top quality guest service.

Essential Functions

• In order to consistently exceed guest expectations and provide the highest levels of product and services, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
• Must be able to manage, organize, direct and supervise up to 10 restaurants with different concepts, 14 bars and lounges, 10 production and finishing galleys, the sanitation and provision departments.
• Needs to provide efficient leadership for a management team comprised of 1 Assistant F&B Director/Assistant F&B Manager, 1 Director of Outlets/Restaurant
• Manager, 9 Restaurant Managers or 2 Maitre ‘ds, 5 Assistant Restaurant Manager or 8 Assistant Maitre ‘ds, 1 Bar Manager, 1 Assistant Bar Manager, 1 Executive Chef, 4 Executive Sous Chefs, 16 Sous Chefs/Chef Tournants and 1 Provision Master,
• Must be able to efficiently manage a team comprised of more than 500 food & beverage personnel.
• Needs to successfully manage an operating budget of over $10,000,000 annually that includes wages, overtime, travel, uniforms, cost of sales, food cost and operating equipment cost.

A full job description will be issued once contact has been made and Cv considered for this role

Attributes Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience as a Food & Beverage Director in a large cruise ship or multi-venue, high volume, luxury hotel or resort is required.
• Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar.
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in typing and computer software skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Fidelio, AS400, Micros).
• Six months experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, or reporting is required.

Education

• Bachelors degree or foreign equivalency is required.

Contract & Salary Offering

• Contract: 16 weeks onboard/ 8 weeks off
• Rooming: Single
• Monthly Rate: $7534.74 per month while onboard

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