Whether in our kitchens, dining rooms, event venues or offices, our singular purpose is to captivate guests with our unparalleled quality, service, and food and wine knowledge. We achieve this only through the excellence, innovation and passion of our team members.Fota Island Resort are currently recruiting for a Food and Beverage Manager to lead our professional teams across the resort.The successful candidate will have a passion for Food and Beverage, be innovative, motivating and energetic for this hands-on role. If you think you have what it takes, we would like to hear from you.Our commitment to you:· Company Risk Scheme· Company funded educational programs· Rewards and recognition programs· Discount on Dining options of up to 50%· Reduction on accommodation rate for family and friends· Discount for Spa treatments and products· Use of Health Clubs· Staff Dining Facilities· Staff ParkingWhat we are looking for:· Previous experience is desired, in managing multiple outlets including banqueting within a 5 star hotel or resort setting· Excellent knowledge of Food and Beverage (including wine)· Excellent Customer Service and Communication Skills and the ability to influence change· Previous experience with KPI’s, budgets, forecasting, and labour cost management· Extensive experience in F&B staff training, knowledge and skills, grooming, customer service and service etiquette· Experience with compiling rosters and training plans, basic payroll administration, table plans, menus, Labour Cost Management, ordering, maintaining beverage percentages· A proactive and results oriented approach, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective solutions· Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate the team to achieve a high level of performance and delivering of exceptional customer service· Excellent Interpersonal skills· 3rd level Hospitality Diploma or equivalentResponsibilities· Oversee the daily operations of all food & beverage outlets across the resort including bar and banqueting services· Ensure smooth and efficient service across all areas, maintaining high standards at all times Coordinate closely with the Head Chefs and kitchen teams· To Lead, train, and motivate a large F&B team across multiple outlets· Implement and monitor SOPs and service procedures· Ensure all performance appraisals and probation reviews are completed· Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and licensing regulations· Ensure rosters are completed in line with operational needs and budgets· Manage labour, forecasts, and food and beverage cost in line with budgets· To generate new ideas for service and products that will maintain a competitive and leading edge over our Competitive Set and generate additional revenue· Review all written communication, i.e., daily/weekly BEOs to determine appropriate staffing levels, room/station assignments, buffet décor and enhancements as they relate to Food & Beverage room set-ups.· To organise departmental meetings with the Food and Beverage Supervisors to discuss and effectively cover all forthcoming events and coverage of past week· To ensure service briefings are carried out as appropriate regarding core standards (dress code, hygiene, service procedure
