Assistant Director of Food

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Company Description

This is a superb opportunity to join the hotel team of Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel Food & Beverage Department as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage. Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel is a Leading Hotel of the World, and it is imperative that the candidate has the ability to deliver a high level of service in a confident and professional manner.

Job Description
What do we have to offer you?

• Competitive Salary
• Refer a Friend program - €500 bonus for a referral of your friend or acquaintance for a vacancy in Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel or another hotel of Minor Hotels Group
• Excellent Room Employee Rates in all Minor Hotels properties worldwide
• Unlimited access to the eLearning platform
• Increased holiday entitlement for long-service employees
• Meals whilst on duty in our employee restaurant
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program - mental health and wellbeing support
• Complimentary provision and laundry of uniforms
• Local employee discounted rates (Spa, restaurant, bar, rooftop) for employees with friends and family.

Management Responsibilities

• Maintain standards set by LHW (Leading Hotels of the World) and apply the Anantara Brand
• Demonstrate leadership and support department heads and colleagues
• Lead by example to create energised teams
• Inspire the team to provide world-class service and memorable guest experiences
• Drive engagement and develop team members
• Carry out departmental audits to ensure LQA standards are met
• Communicate the Hotel's Vision & Mission to the team
• Work under pressure to meet guest and management expectations
• Maintain good financial awareness and control food and beverage costs
• Keep POS systems updated and menus accurate
• Perform month-end procedures as per policies
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of responsible areas
• Control ambience (lighting, music, temperature)
• Report defective materials and equipment
• Implement new initiatives within set timeframes
• Set and achieve personal objectives annually
• Attend meetings and maintain management presence
• Ensure high security standards
• Act on guest feedback promptly
• Monitor purchasing and costs, ensuring alignment with budgets
• Achieve departmental sales targets
• Maintain flexible work schedules for service continuity
• Support other hotel areas as needed
• Follow cash handling procedures and train team members accordingly
• Drive business results through revenue growth and cost efficiency

People

• Assist in recruitment and appraisal of F&B Managers
• Ensure team compliance with employee handbook
• Oversee Time Management System for managers and teams
• Manage holidays, bank holidays, and lieu time
• Conduct departmental briefings and meetings
• Ensure adherence to working hours legislation
• Maintain grooming standards
• Develop key team members and succession plans with HR
• Ensure team knowledge of LQA standards and high service quality

Specific Duties

• Support F&B departments operationally
• Assist in peak times and support outlets
• Adhere to purchasing and accounting procedures
• Carry out stock takes and address variances
• Forecast weekly payroll and ensure proper staffing
• Organize daily operations for business levels
• Conduct HACCP, Fire, and Health & Safety audits
• Ensure cash handling and credit policies are followed
• Review bookings and drive revenue during quieter periods
• Create upselling programmes
• Measure service and product quality according to LQA standards

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and professional
• Motivates and leads the team towards hotel and individual goals
• Concerned for team members, interacts positively
• Creates a respectful, diverse work environment
• Strong leadership and adaptability skills
• Effective communicator
• Builds effective relationships with staff and guests
• Inspires improved performance
• Knowledgeable and compliant with LQA standards

Additional Information

All candidates must have the right to work in Ireland full-time.

References

References are required and can be provided via email, phone, or signed letter. References are requested after the interview stage.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitality

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