Director of Food & Beverage

Company Description

25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird is an unconventional, locale story-driven hotel where business meets creative arts, culture, wellness and gastronomy. Nestled in Sudirman Central Business District Jakarta, rising above Ashta Lifestyle Mall, the property features 210 rooms, 135 serviced apartments, vibrant social spaces, lively restaurants and creative corners, designed to welcome anyone to “Come as You Are”.

Job Description

Business Performance

• Set periodical Food & Beverage Service budget & forecast
• Analyze monthly P&L and month-end reports, identify deviation from business plan goals
• Participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related for the department.

Food & Beverage Service Operation

• Ensure proper care, security and maintenance of Food & Beverage Service equipment through proper supervision of service personnel, including outside contractors
• Assume responsibility for shift supervisory duties, especially with VIP and "at cost" functions
• Inspect all work assignments and supervise the standards of all function rooms, outlet and adjacent public areas  
• Supervise the maintenance of all public areas to be presentable with specific set-ups at all times
• Maintain the inventory stock of all equipment on and off the property
• Work with the culinary team to create attractive food products, presentations and improve food quality that support the image of the hotel
• Post all contracted function sheets and give instructions to team members to ensure the success of functions
• Develop and maintain the policies and standards of Food & Beverage Service Operations
• Implement safety and emergency procedures when necessary

Team Management

• Interview, select and recruit Food & Beverage Service employees
• Identify and develop team members with potential
• Conduct performance review with the team
• Constantly monitor team members’ appearance, attitude and degree of professionalism
• Develop, conduct maintain all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business
• Prepare weekly staff schedules keeping in mind anticipated business, operating budgets and standards of service
• Prepare payroll and gratuity reports
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify operation issues and provide a regular forum for department communication
• Manage organization and cleanliness of departmental areas by conducting weekly walk through with Hygiene Manager, Housekeeping and Engineering Department
• Perform other duties assigned by the Head of Department or Executive Committee

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Diploma in Hospitality Management/Food & Beverage preferred
• Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage
• Experienced in all aspects of Food & Beverage, especially in local function styles
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity with proven records in delivering Food & Beverage operating results
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
• High degree of professionalism with sound human resources management and business acumen capabilities

Competencies

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
• A team player & builder
• A motivator & self-starter
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

Additional Information

We welcome applications from both Indonesian nationals and expatriates for this position.