F&B Outlets Manager

F&B Outlets Manager

Novotel Thakher Makkah

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on F&B Outlets Manager to oversee and support the seamless execution of daily Food & Beverage operations, ensuring that all restaurants and bars consistently deliver high-quality service and an exceptional guest experience.

The role will focus on strong operational leadership, hands-on floor supervision, team performance, guest satisfaction, sales performance, and ensuring compliance with hotel and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of all Food & Beverage outlets, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Conduct regular floor observations to ensure compliance with service standards, service sequences, presentation, ambiance, and employee attitude.
• Ensure a consistent and exceptional guest experience across all F&B outlets.
• Lead and support outlet managers, supervisors, captains, and team members in achieving operational and service objectives.
• Monitor operational performance, guest satisfaction, sales targets, and average check performance.
• Identify operational gaps and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Conduct and support daily pre-shift briefings, focusing on operational priorities, guest service, upselling, and promotions.
• Monitor guest experience throughout service and proactively address service issues and guest complaints.
• Follow up on guest feedback, internal audits, and action plans to ensure continuous improvement.
• Support the achievement of outlet revenue, upselling, and commercial targets.
• Ensure proper execution of menus, promotions, special events, and F&B activations.
• Identify opportunities to improve suggestive selling, upselling, and overall dining experiences.
• Ensure compliance with hotel SOPs, food safety, hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Prepare and review operational reports, performance updates, and action plans.
• Work closely with F&B Management and other hotel departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Follow up on operational commitments and initiatives established by the Food & Beverage Management team.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar F&B Outlets Manager / F&B Manager role.
• Strong Food & Beverage operational skills with a hands-on management approach.
• Strong administration, reporting, and organizational skills.
• Proven experience managing multiple F&B outlets or high-volume operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Good knowledge of guest service standards, upselling, and revenue generation.
• Experience in Makkah hotel operations will be considered a strong advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple operational priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays based on operational requirements.