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A Food & Drinks Supervisor at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre contributes to the hotel's reputation for outstanding hospitality by upholding the refined service standards and personalised approach expected of a Forbes Five-Star luxury hotel, with a particular focus on the distinctive dining experience at Bull & Bear.

Responsibilities

What will I be doing?
As a Food & Drinks Supervisor, the primary purpose of this role is to oversee the day-to-day operations of Bull & Bear Lunch and Dinner service, ensuring smooth service delivery, effective team performance and a consistently exceptional dining experience. Specifically, you will be responsible for:

1. Exceptional Customer Experiences

• Take ownership of service delivery in your section, anticipating customers’ needs and ensuring service sequences are followed consistently and efficiently to provide exceptional customer experiences.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of menus and daily specials to advise customers on dishes, ingredients, portion sizes and beverage options.
• Ensure that food allergies and dietary requirements are treated with absolute seriousness by all Team Members.
• Contribute to achieving restaurant revenue targets through upselling.
• Communicate effectively with the culinary and bar teams to ensure all orders are correct, well-presented and delivered on time.
• Carry out customer satisfaction checks and take prompt action to improve service and resolve complaints, supporting your team where needed.
• Uphold Forbes Five-Star service expectations, ensuring every guest interaction reflects the hotel's commitment to personalised, attentive and seamless service, particularly within the distinctive dining environment of Bull & Bear.

2. Great Working Environment

• Support, train and develop your team, creating an inclusive environment where all Team Members can thrive.
• Deliver informative and motivational shift briefings, sharing relevant updates and feedback.
• Assign daily tasks, ensuring each Team Member understands their responsibilities, and supervise performance throughout the shift.

3. Day-To-Day Essentials

• Ensure that you and your team strictly comply with all regulations and standards, including health, safety and hygiene requirements.
• Set up your section for service, ensuring that equipment, guest areas and work areas are kept clean and tidy throughout the shift.
• Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in the POS system at the time of order, billing is accurate, and cash handling complies with hotel guidelines.
• Assist in monitoring and restocking inventory.
• Provide feedback and suggestions to the F&D leadership team to improve guest and team experiences, operational efficiency and service standards.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?
A Food & Drinks Supervisor serving Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should possess the following skills and characteristics:
• Previous Food and Drinks experience in a luxury environment.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional levels of customer service.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent grooming standards.

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities:
• Previous experience in a premium steakhouse or upscale, wine-focused food and drinks venue is an advantage.
• Solid knowledge of luxury and Forbes Five-Star service standards.
• Degree or diploma in Hotel Management or related field.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
What will it be like to work for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts?
Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalised attention of True Waldorf Service that creates a singular experience. If you understand the value of personalised attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of customer service, you may just be the person we are looking for!