- Location
- Al Khobar, Al Khobar
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Retail
- Seniority
- Director
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Director of Food & Beverage
Department: Food & Beverage
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar
Description
- Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors.
- Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times.
- Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner.
- Ability to operate computer and office equipment.
- Proficiency in Excel and Word.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and implement new Talent Development initiatives.
- Identify internal and external talents* that match Kempinski’s DNA values.
- Support career development by training, cross exposure, task force assignments and transfers.
- Grow talent in order to present candidates in quarterly Talent Transfer Calls.
- Take the time to meet all new Food & Beverage employees.
- Conduct yearly performance appraisals and TTTT’s minimum for middle management, providing feedback on their job performance.
- Ensure that a succesion plan is in place to guarantee a seamless, efficient handover for all management positions.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
To fill the position, the following is required:
- Minimum five 5 years in an F&B management role.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a 5* hotel, preferably experience in a successful stand-alone food & beverage operation.
Skills
Excel