Food and Beverage Manager - Jouy-en-Josas, France - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Description

Dolce by Wyndham Versailles **** is looking for a Food & Beverage Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader to join the pre-opening team of this exceptional venue, ready to open its doors for the first time in 2024.

THE HOTEL

The Dolce by Wyndham Versailles, managed by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, is located in Domaine de Montcel, in the vicinity of the Versailles. With 15 meeting and reception rooms, 178 guest rooms, suites, and apartments, 2 restaurants, a bar, a stylish spa and an outstanding park of more than 14 hectares, Dolce by Wyndham Versailles will offer the subtle balance between authentic French elegance and contemporary comfort.

THE ROLE

The Food & Beverage Manager will provide leadership for the day-to-day operation of the F&B outlets (2 restaurants, 1 bar, room service and banqueting), in respect to standards, revenue and cost control with the aim of achieving optimum financial returns, whilst ensuring highest levels of team member engagement and guest satisfaction.

The incumbent will combine strategic thought and planning which will enhance the growth and profitability of the department.

Other key duties and responsibilities:

• Provides the strategic direction for F&B department of the hotel
• Trains and develops the F&B team and provides support when required
• Ensures effective communication between all relevant department and team members to ensure guest experience an exceptional stay
• Conduct F&B departmental meetings to address any issues or concerns on a bi-monthly basis
• Ensure the hotel is in full compliance with licensing, regulations, Health & safety policies, Food Hygiene regulations and other local policy and procedures.
• Has a detailed understanding of the competitive landscape and emerging trends.
• Conducts regular inventory checks
• Ensures proper cash handling procedures
• Regularly reviews and evaluates guest feedback of all F&B outlets and take relevant actions to improve on service
• Takes an active role in the supervision of the preparation of the marketing plan, operation plan and related action plans, including F&B pricing strategies.
• Be present at peak operational hours.
• Encourages the F&B team to thinks outside the box with regards to 'wowing the guests'
• Conducting frequent and thorough inspections of the hotel F&B operations to ensure excellence is consistently maintained.
• Taking responsibility for the timely delivery of capital projects within the building to ensure company assets are effectively maintained.
• Verifying that the best products are used in the F&B Operation on a regular basis.
• Work closely with purchasing department to ensure better products and prices
• Review with the DoF/DHR the payroll figures and challenge the HOD's with regards to overspending and casual usage
• Ensure that the payroll is submitted to HR on the agreed date
• Maintains appropriate standards for dress, hygiene, uniforms, appearance, posture and conduct of team members.
• Ensure exceptional hygiene, health & safety standards in the department
• As a member of the senior hotel team, support the hotel operations as required
• Is motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge to improve personal performance.
• Is flexible, responding quickly and positively to changing requirements including the performance of any tasks requested of him/her.
• Maintains high team focus by showing co-operation and support to colleagues in the pursuit of the hotel's goals
• Responsible for People leadership of F&B team members which includes recruitment and selection, driving team member engagement, learning and development, and performance management in conjunction with the Director of HR.

THE PERSON

Alongside the professional competencies outlined below, the successful candidate will demonstrate the fundamentals of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' Count on Me Service Culture to Be Responsive, Be Respectful and Deliver a Great Experience. This will form the cornerstone of their approach as they carry out all tasks with the Count on Me Building Blocks in mind: Compassionate, Engaged, Dependable, Courteous, Engaged, Inclusive, Hospitable, Prepared and Personalised.

Key Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Building Trust
• Communication
• Driving Results
• Leadership effectiveness
• Innovation
• Diversity & Inclusion

Background & Skills:

• A recognized business or hospitality management qualification or a graduate degree
• Minimum 2 years' experience as an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager/ Food & Beverage Manager within a similar-sized branded hotel
• Experience of managing people / effective leadership
• Four / Five star internationally managed hotel experience is desired
• Fluency in French and good level of English is essential
• A strong sense of commerciality and financial acumen

Job location: Dolce by Wyndham Versailles, Jouy-en-Josas

Employment Status: Full-time

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the largest hotel franchisor in the world and a leading hotel management company. We stand 22 brands strong across 9,000 hotels in more than 95 countries, and we offer the most diverse collection of hotel experiences in the world. Our iconic brands, united by the richest and simplest rewards program in the business, make hotel travel possible for all.

Our hotel owners are the stewards of our brands, and together, we champion everyday travelers. We believe guests deserve great experiences, and our robust portfolio—distinguished by our leading economy and midscale brands—delivers just that.

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