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 Food and Beverage Manager (f/m)

Podgorica, Crna Gora 25. april 2024.
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Hilton Podgorica Crna Gora

If you are ambitious, responsible and ready to work in a team that 
provides high level services for our guests - join us!
    

POSITION:      Food and Beverage Manager
 
JOB DESCRIPTION:  The Food & Beverage Manager has the key responsibility of ensuring that all Food & Beverage outlets, Conference and Banqueting operations are managed as successful independent profit centers, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction and consistency in line with Hilton International standards. This role will achieve these through the key strategies of planning, controlling, and organizing. 

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
  • As the Food & Beverage Manager, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: 
  • Ensure that each food and beverage outlet and conference and banqueting event is managed in line with key service standards and specified profit margins as an independent profit center;
  • Ensure that each outlet is managed by a management team (Banquet Manager / Head Chef/ F&B Supervisor) who are totally accountable for the profitability and service standards achieved;
  • Coordinate the formulation of the annual operating budget in determining outlet projected revenues and expenses, manning, operating equipment in line with the annual business plans, supported by key marketing plans as well as revenue driven initiatives;
  • Provide accurate and realistic forecasts and updates on anticipated changes in the business whenever appropriate;
  • Ensure that supplier liaison with the Purchasing Officer ensures maximum support with regards to sponsorship, marketing and pricing initiatives;
  • Monitor all costs and recommend measures to control them;
  • Ensure that all outlets and banquets are managed efficiently according to the established concept statements;
  • Closely monitor productivity levels through productivity schedules in each outlet and take immediate corrective action if necessary;
  • Monitor and control vacation planning for the department;
  • Monitor, control and minimize overtime for the department;
  • Ensure that the minimum operating standards are adhered to in order to achieve the level of service established in the departmental operations manual;
  • Maintain and amend where appropriate all SOPs in line with company brand standards and outlet requirements;
  • Work with the Banquet Manager, Food and Beverage Supervisors and all respective Chef de Cuisines to take corrective action where necessary;
  • Handle all guest complaints, requests and enquiries on food, beverages and services, adhering to established and clearly defined procedures and protocols;
  • Establish a rapport with guests. maintaining good customer relationship;
  • Ensure that all Food & Beverage forms and reports are completed and forwarded to the relevant office in a professional and timely manner;
  • Conduct monthly departmental meetings and daily operations briefings with FB Supervisors and Banquet Manager;
  • Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all other departments;
  • Train and develop team so that they are able to operate independently;
  • Ensure that all team members report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name badge at all times;
  • Have a complete understanding of and adhere to the hotel’s policy relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety;
  • Be the key person in driving the hotel’s Food Safety Management System (FSMS);
  • Assist in the building of an efficient team of team members by taking an active interest in their welfare, safety and development;
  • Ensure that all team members provide courteous and professional service at all times;
  • Assist in the training of team members ensuring that they have the necessary skills to perform their duties with maximum efficiency;
  • Ensure that all team members have a complete understanding of and adhere to the hotel’s policy relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety;
  • Carry out bi-yearly inventory of operating equipment;
  • Adhere to the hotel’s security and emergency policies and procedures;
  • Ensure that all team members have a complete understanding of and adhere to the hotel’s team member rules and regulations;
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned;
  • The Management reserves the right to make changes to this job description at its sole discretion and without advance notice. 

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 
  • A Food & Beverage Manager serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow: 
  • 3-5 years as Head of Food & Beverage in a 4 / 5-star category hotel or individual restaurants with high standards;
  • Good command in English, both verbal and written to meet business needs (C1 preferable);
  • Working knowledge of mathematics;
  • Familiar with computer systems;
  • Relevant knowledge of food and beverage;
  • Motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seize opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve personal performance;
  • Flexible and responds quickly and positively to changing requirements including the performance of any tasks requested;
  • Maintain high team focus by showing cooperation and support to colleagues in the pursuit of team goals;
  • Knowledgeable of Food & Beverage and Conference & Banqueting operations and skills;
  • Strong leadership, people management and training skills;
  • Guest oriented and able to confidently build and exceed service standards;
  • Thorough knowledge of services, cost control in F&B, labour controls, beverage menu writing, maintenance, merchandising, computer and accountings;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and attention to details;
  • Thorough knowledge of food and beverage operations including food, beverages, supervisory aspects, service techniques, and guest interaction;
  • Considerable skill in math and algebraic equations using percentages;
  • Able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, with guests and employees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger and to collect; 
  • Able to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods;
  • Able to walk, stand, and /or bend continuously to perform essential job functions. 

WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE TO WORK FOR HILTON?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates can send CV, recent photo and possible references to the following email address: podgorica_recruitment@hilton.com with an indication of the position they are applying for. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Hilton Podgorica Crna Gora