Beverage Manager – Food and Beverage – Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, UAE

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated signature dining destinations, and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering its colleagues to excel in world-class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

Jumeirah Group’s newest resort, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, will lead a new generation of the Group’s ultra-luxury portfolio. Nestled at the tip of a peninsula at the heart of Dubai’s largest private beach, with design influences of a futuristic superyacht, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will feature 303 rooms, 84 suites, and 82 serviced residences set amid private landscaped gardens. It encompasses specially integrated wellness and leisure destinations and an impressive line-up of signature restaurants, including a new concept comprising 4 restaurants in 1. With all rooms offering a panoramic vista over the Arabian Sea, this statement property will mark a new epoch for Jumeirah Group.

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Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Beverage Manager to join our Food and Beverage team at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all operational and administrative aspects of the restaurant as appropriate and prioritize the required level of engagement in both areas depending on business volumes and other related parameters.
• Enforce and monitor that all operational standards, as per our policies, SOP, and quality measures, are in place at all times.
• Supervise the maintenance and cleanliness of the restaurants and carry out monthly or more frequent walk-throughs with the respective engineering and housekeeping colleagues and follow up accordingly on the produced reports to achieve an immaculate environment.
• Work closely with the respective Chef de Cuisine to plan menus, prices, and promotional events for the Beverages in order to maximize revenue-generating opportunities in line with market demands.
• Constantly identify areas for improvement in service and food and beverage quality by reviewing various service quality audit reports, guest comment cards, and guest incident reports, and formulate action plans accordingly, also in cooperation with the respective Chef de Cuisine and Outlet Managers.
• Observe all aspects of the business forecasts and plan effectively to make the most efficient arrangements for manpower, equipment, and supplies accordingly.
• Ensure the accuracy of all beverage menus: current, spelled correctly, clean, and presentable, and ascertain menu descriptions are up to date and distributed appropriately.
• Schedule alcohol service training for employees in every function.
• Plan and prepare beverage orders/inventory for the entire day for the hotel.
• Manage alcohol beverage stock across all outlets.
• Schedule, train, and evaluate beverage employee appearance and guest service follows service standards.
• Ensure smooth functioning of the beverage department every day.
• Improve and maintain beverage sales and profitability.
• Maintain compliance with beverage staff and cost budgets.
• Control bar processes including par levels, finances, and beverage menu selection.
• Plan and execute special promotional activities for the outlet and plan for festive season events related to the outlet.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings as scheduled.
• The Beverage Manager must be fully conversant with the local laws and customs regarding the serving of alcohol and in particular the variations regarding the license under which his/her Restaurant operates.
• Must also ensure that all staff under his/her leadership are aware of these laws and license requirements and practice responsible service of alcohol.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience at Beverage Manager level (or equivalent).
• At least 2 years in a similar leadership role.
• Ideally, experience within a luxury 5-star environment is desirable.
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
• A strong understanding of financials is essential as well as the ability to operate within the policies, procedures, and systems.

Encourage readers to apply today and join Jumeirah Group to be part of a dynamic team that strives for excellence in a world-class environment.For more information about this job, contact us.