Operations Manager (Food and Beverage) - Artyzen Singapore Hotel - Geylang

• Dynamic working environment
• Open and collaborative culture

Inspired by Singapore’s culture, colours, and flavours, Artyzen Singapore represents a modern interpretation of the luxury lifestyle where your utmost comforts are met.

Centrally located in the heart of the city, Artyzen Singapore is just a stone’s throw from Orchard Road. Home to the 142-room luxury lifestyle accommodations, this iconic heritage landmark was once the sprawling tropical-garden mansion named “Marie Villa” by the great-grandson of Singapore’s well-known philanthropist, the late Mr Tan Tock Seng.

Responsibilities:

• To keep the restaurants department functioning smoothly by ensuring that team members operate with peak efficiency through coordination, communication, leadership and cooperation.
• Support the development and the execution of the concept of each of the different outlets.
• Assist in the development of new ideas related to the re-invention of the local craftsmanship in each of the venues.
• Work closely together with the Events and Support team and Kitchen as partners of the same F&B team, ensuring smooth and efficient service and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Complete understanding and technical skills and knowledge in all aspects of food handling and beverage storage & making.
• Ensure that all the outlets and meeting and events are managed efficiently according to the established concept statements (including décor, smell and music) and adhere to Company and Hotel Policies & Procedures and Standards.
• Work with the culinary department on monitoring and analysing the activities and trends of competitive restaurants, bars and other hotel's meeting & events departments and ensure that the menu pricing has the correct balance of price/product to ensure that neither price not value is a barrier to guest loyalty.
• Use the Art of Service; be responsible for the whole guest journey in the F&B department.
• Be a hands-on Manager and be present in the operation, especially during busy periods.
• Ensure that all the F&B outlets are organized and perform their duties and maintain their areas and equipment in accordance with the company brand standards.
• Work closely with the Hygiene and Stewarding Manager and check the execution of the policies regarding safety and hygiene (HACCP), and ensure kitchens and equipment are maintained in sanitary condition.
• To handle all guest complaints, requests and inquiries on all hotel products and service.
• Monitor and analyse the activities and trends of competitive restaurants, bars and other hotel's meeting & events departments and ensure that the F&B team are fully aware what is happening in the market.
• Review the analysis of all F&B orientated feedback websites and, evaluate guest satisfaction levels and advise Director of Restaurant and Bars the actions to be taken.
• Implement and drive departmental targets and objectives, work schedules, budgets, and policies and procedures.
• Assist in the formulation of the Annual Operating Budget in determining outlet projected revenues and expenses, operating equipment and FF&E requirements in line with the compilation of the Annual Business Plan.
• Maintain current budgeted and forecasted revenues, payroll, and margins.
• Work with the Assistant Restaurant Manager, Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisines to set the outlets' objectives, targets, budgets and strategies for daily/monthly sales and cost control.
• Other ad-hoc assignments and projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial role in the F&B and Hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service, including wine and cocktail service.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and train staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards.
• Experience with scheduling and labor cost management.
• Proficient in computer skills, including MS Office and restaurant POS systems.
• Financial acumen and ability to manage budgets.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Passionate and enthusiastic with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.