Assistant Food

3 days ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Novotel Hotels Full time 1,200,000 - 2,400,000 per year

Company Description
"Why work for Accor?

Guided by our purpose
"Pioneering the Art of Responsible Hospitality, Connecting Cultures, with Heartfelt Care."
we empower every team member to bring their passion and creativity to life.

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo #BELIMITLESS"

Job Description
Are you a passionate foodie who is not afraid of thinking outside the box? Then, we have the job for you As an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, you will strategically lead the team to take guest satisfaction to the next level.

Leadership

  • Manages the operations of the Food and Beverage departments
  • Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
  • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
  • Oversees all restaurant, beverage and room service operations.
  • Creates and nurtures an environment that emphasizes on motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing service.
  • Provides excellent customer service to all employees.
  • Responds quickly and proactively to employee's concerns.
  • Provides a learning atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
  • Monitors and maintains the productivity level of employees.
  • Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective.
  • Sets clear expectations with the employees and team leaders and verifies that appropriate rewards are given if expectations are exceeded.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

  • Provides excellent customer service.
  • Responds quickly and proactively to guest's concerns.
  • Understands the brand's service culture.
  • Drives alignment of all employees, team leaders and managers to the brand's service culture.
  • Sets service expectations for all guests internally and externally.
  • Takes ownership of a guest complaint/problem until it is resolved, or it has been addressed by the appropriate manager or employee.
  • Verifies all functions are up to standard and exceed guest's expectations.
  • Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
  • Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviours.
  • Manages day-to-day operations, drives quality, and verifies standards are meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
  • Perform other duties as and when required.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management or related is required
  • At least 3 years experience in a mid-level leadership role in F&B in a 5 Star International brand
  • Strong understanding / experience of Hotel Operations in a multi-cultural environment.
  • High level of drive for results; adaptable and flexible with the ability to build relationships.
  • Service focused personality is essential
  • Should have eye to details and focus on quality results in terms of service
  • Communicate thoughts, actions and opportunities clearly with strong networking skills
  • Ability to lead by example, believe in a strong team culture and set the scene for high performance

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

  • At Accor, we are Heartists Are you ready to put your heart at the center of everything that you do? If so, then join our team of Heartists
  • Every day, we look for opportunities to engage on a personal & meaningful way with our guests and each other.

We deliver heartfelt hospitality in an environment that is engaging, enthusiastic and professionally rewarding

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and what we really hope to achieve is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.



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