Food & Beverage Manager - Pre Opening (French speaking)

Food & Beverage Manager - Pre Opening (French speaking)

Department: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Congo - Brazzaville

Reporting To: Hotel Manager

Description

To contribute to and to support Kempinski's vision of becoming the undisputed leader in the hospitality industry, making our food & beverage offer a key differentiating factor for the Kempinski brand.

Key Responsibilities

• All rules & regulations are strictly established and adhered within the hotel including hotel's policy on fire and safety as well as hygiene regulations including HACCP.
• The sales are driven to the department's full potential and budgets are adhered to.
• All costs are in line with sales without compromising quality, i.e. minimum 85% LQA score.
• The department is driven in an entrepreneurial manner, looking for opportunities to generate more business at all times.
• Innovation and new ideas are fostered, implemented and shared with other hotels via corporate office.
• Internal talents are grown to ensure a smooth transition in case of promotions and transfers.
• At least one member of the team has a restaurateur background and experience outside of the 5* hotel industry.

Job Requirements

• BA/BSc Hospitality Management.
• Fluent in French & English.
• Minimum three (3) years in F&B management role, preferably with a 5* hotel chain and ideally experience in a successful stand alone food & beverage operation.

About Kempinski

Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.

Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.

For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.

In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.