Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Ensure smooth running of F&B operations and maintain standards within budget and F&B dining venues:
To supervise the function of all F&B employees, facilities and financial performance to ensure maximum departmental profit and cost efficiency and productivity is achieved.
To coordinate and supervise the preparation, presentation and service of food and beverage products to ensure the highest quality at all times.
To ensure maintenance and programming of all F&B systems.
To ensure that all hardware is operational and updated.
To participate in public relation activities or promotional activities designed at enhancing the image and profitability of the food and beverage department of the hotel.
To provide leadership and support for all colleagues who are reporting to the F&B Manager.
To establish and maintain effective employees relations.
To conduct such functions, as interviewing, hiring, employee orientation, appraisal, coaching, counselling and dismissal if necessary to ensure appropriate staffing and productivity. To consult with General Manager and Director of Human Resources as appropriate in performing above duties.

Minimum 10 years working experience with at least 6 years of Food and Beverage experience
Minimum 4 years working experience in a luxury hotel operation in a similar supervisory capacity                   
Excellent knowledge of all aspects of F&B Operations, including Restaurant and Bar Management, Banqueting, In Room Dining, Culinary and Stewarding.
Excellent command of both written and spoken English
Excellent command of both written and spoken Turkish language.
Experience in developing strategic business and/or Food and Beverage plans
Experience in Bench-marking activities
Experience in Food and Beverage budget preparation, profit and loss statement analysis and forecasting
Strong background on Food and Beverage cost control
Strong background on Food and Beverage technical knowledge
Approachable, open minded and fair