Job description
Company Description
Exotic, luxurious and indigenous. Anantara’s unique destinations cater for everything from a relaxing city break to an extravagant once in a lifetime journey. Exciting opportunities bring Anantara’s heart-felt hospitality and sense of discovery to destinations across Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean, Europe and the Middle East.
Job Description
Join our leadership team as the F&B Manager, responsible for curating exceptional dining experiences that reflect the camp’s culinary philosophy and luxury standards. In this role, you will:
- Lead and inspire the F&B team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Oversee all aspects of food and beverage service, ensuring consistently high standards of quality and presentation.
- Manage wine selection, pairing, and cellar operations, leveraging your deep knowledge of fine wines.
- Develop and implement innovative F&B concepts and menus that align with guest preferences and seasonal offerings.
- Engage with guests, providing personalized recommendations and enhancing their overall dining experience.
- Monitor and control F&B costs, inventory, and budgets to maximize profitability while maintaining quality.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations in F&B areas.
- Collaborate with the culinary team to create cohesive and memorable dining experiences.
- Coordinate special events, themed dinners, and wine tastings to elevate the guest experience.
- Implement and maintain quality control systems for all F&B outlets.
- Train and mentor staff on wine knowledge, service techniques, and luxury hospitality standards.
- Analyze guest feedback and industry trends to continuously improve F&B offerings and service.
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for food, beverage, and equipment supplies.
- Ensure seamless communication between front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
- Adapt operations to meet the unique challenges of a remote luxury setting while maintaining excellence.
A deep knowledge of fine wines, guest engagement, and leadership in a remote luxury setting are key to success in this role.
Qualifications
- 3 - 5 years of experience in luxury villa or hotel operations, with a strong background in front desk management and team leadership. Previous experience in a similar managerial position in a luxury resort is highly preferred.
- Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
Additional Information
- Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated ability to inspire and guide a team to consistently deliver exceptional service.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for delivering personalized guest experiences.
- Ability to resolve conflicts and challenges quickly and professionally while maintaining guest satisfaction.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
- Proficient in hotel F&B systems
CV must include 3 traceable referee with valid email addresses and mobile numbers.
