Job Purpose:

We have a great opportunity for Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to join us at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat al Beri. The chosen candidate will work closely with our Complex Food & Beverage Director to oversee the Food & Beverage Initiatives and support guest engagement and day to day activities in the complex.

About Shangri-La Hotel:

The hotel comprises 213 luxurious guest rooms and suites and 6 four-bedroom villas with private pools, all furnished to the highest standards in a modern Arabic style. To meet the needs of long-staying guests, the hotel offers 161 fully-furnished spacious serviced apartments ranging from studios to four-bedroom units.

The hotel is located within the acclaimed Qaryat Al Beri complex, on a one-kilometre stretch of private beach overlooking the strait that separates Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland. The hotel is conveniently located next to a souk, offering a variety of shops under one roof. It is only a ten-minute drive from the city’s international airport, five minutes from the golf course and the Convention Centre, and 15 minutes from the Corniche and the city centre.

What we are looking for?

• Dynamic, creative, solution-orientated and results driven individual
• Improve and optimise the profitability of every outlet
• Lead the Food & Beverage team to provide the highest standard of service
• Enforce the implementation of food safety programs throughout the entire division
• Maintain a high quality service
• Plan the yearly theme, events and activities
• Take responsibility for branding, revenue and management of Food & Beverage staff
• Take responsibility of all Food & Beverage-related contracts, inclusive of but not limited to outlets, performers and suppliers

Minimum requirement?

• Has a passion for Food & Beverage
• Enjoys interacting with people
• Must have experience working in either a luxury restaurant or a 5* hotel environment
• Must be a friendly, helpful and trustworthy leader
• Communicates and writes with fluency in English
• Must be creative and have the ability to lead change
• Follows the market trends closely
• Enjoys presenting to the senior leadership team
• Self-driven, goal-oriented and willing to challenge the status quo
• Upholds professional values, ethics and integrity at all times
• Thinks outside of the box
• Displays curiosity and takes time to learn and understand new culinary trends

Location: Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Department: Food & Beverage
Type: Permanent

Exciting Career Opportunities

With our extensive footprint in Asia and in key cities worldwide, we offer global exposure, exciting career prospects and opportunities in hospitality, F&B, real estate, technology, marketing, design, business development, finance, project management, and many other areas.

Grow with Us
Our people are given ample opportunities to be exposed to different career options across our diverse businesses and geographies.
We provide continuing professional development opportunities for our colleagues. Some of these initiatives include:

• Leadership development programmes
• Skills-building courses
• On-the-job training
• Job rotation across functions or geographies
• Project assignments or task force opportunities

Be part of our Shangri-La family

Preferred Employer of Choice
We value our people and their commitment to the company. We are proud to see many of our colleagues rise through the ranks and succeed in the hospitality industry.

We welcome talented individuals to join our Shangri-La family. Our people are encouraged at all levels and across all businesses, to bring in new ideas and creativity to meet our customers’ needs.

Supporting our people’s career

As one of the leading employers in the hospitality industry, we provide numerous learning opportunities through our global network to support our people’s career growth.

Shangri-La Academy
Shangri-La Academy is our in-house learning centre designed to build competencies and support career development. With a comprehensive suite of online, classroom and one-on-one learning programmes aligned with some of the most accredited leadership and hospitality standards in the industry, we make learning accessible to all.

Leadership Development
We believe in nurturing talents and grooming leaders by providing a conducive working environment to foster a strong learning culture. Our Leadership Development programme offers a blend of experiential learning on the job and includes online learning and exposure to different Group functions.

Personal Development
With more than 100 properties in 78 destinations around the world, our colleagues have the opportunity to work in any one of these locations through our Talent Exchange Programme. This programme provides them the chance to gain international exposure and experience. By working in another city or country, our people can share their expertise, pick up new skills and make new friends. These are all invaluable for personal and professional growth.

Additional Requirements

• Dynamic and Creative
• Work experience in luxury restaurant