Job Description

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts began in 1971 with our first deluxe hotel in Singapore. Today, the group comprises over 102 deluxe hotels and resorts in key cities in Asia Pacific, North America, Europe and the Middle East. Based in Hong Kong, we are expanding globally with developments under way throughout Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang is one of the most luxurious resorts in Asia and the world. As a premier deluxe resort with a proud tradition in providing gracious Malaysian hospitality to the world, we are inviting dynamic individuals to join one of the region's most exclusive holiday gateways. We are in search of energetic, vibrant and multi skilled individuals who are able to meet the ever-changing challenges and contribute towards the success of the resort. It takes a very special kind of person to work at Shangri-La. Someone with an eye for detail and the skills to perform. Someone with an attitude to deliver and a passion to delight.

Director of Food & Beverage

We are looking for Director of Food & Beverage

As a Director of Food & Beverage, we rely on you to

Leads the Food & Beverage Department for Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang and Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang (clustered position) by being ultimately accountable for overall delivery of memorable dining experience for every guests.

Delivers the highest level of food safety in line with the food safety management system established.

Maximizes the financial success of the department in particular through operational efficiencies.

Exploits the ever-changing market demand by introduction of innovative products and services to retain competitive advantage against competitors in the market

Maintains an efficient administrative practices within the department.

Improve the profitability of every outlet

Optimise the profitability of every outlet

Maintain a high quality service

Plan the yearly theme, events and activities

Take responsibility for branding, revenue and management of Food & Beverage staff

Take responsibility of all Food & Beverage-related contracts, inclusive of but not limited to outlets, performers and suppliers

Lead the Food & Beverage team to provide the highest standard of service

Enforce the implementation of food safety programs throughout the entire division

We are looking for someone who:

Has a passion for Food & Beverage

Enjoys interacting with people

Must have experience working in either a luxury restaurant or a 5* hotel environment

Must be a friendly, helpful and trustworthy leader

Communicates and writes with fluency in English (and the local language)

Must be creative and have the ability to lead change

Follows the market trends closely

Enjoys presenting to the senior leadership team

Self-driven, goal-oriented and willing to challenge the status quo

Upholds professional values, ethics and integrity at all times

Thinks outside of the box

Displays curiosity and takes time to learn and understand new culinary trends

At least 5 years of prior experience on similar capacity preferably in an established hotel environment

College or equivalent education required

Energetic individual with a high level of innovative entrepreneurship

Quality driven with an eye for details

Excellent performance oriented leadership skills

Outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Efficient organizational/ administration skills

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