Summary
Four Seasons is hiring an Assistant Outlet Manager for Li Beirut, its Lebanese restaurant in Kuwait City. The role oversees restaurant dining and private bar operations, manages and develops employees, controls operating costs and inventory, and responds to guest concerns. Applicants need at least three years of similar experience at a five-star luxury hotel or high-end Lebanese restaurant in the Middle East, and fluent written and spoken English and Arabic. The hotel will apply for work authorization for the successful candidate.
The posting
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About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
A resort-like sanctuary in Kuwait’s heart. Discover a modern urban sanctuary in the heart of Kuwait City: a contemporary curation of Middle Eastern architecture, dazzling art and resort-like spaciousness, where striking sculptures seamlessly merge with traditional design. In this enclave of wonder – the first and only hotel in Kuwait to receive the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating – you’ll find soaring rooftop restaurants, leisure facilities and the city’s largest guest rooms. Catch up with friends in the chic surrounds of Al Soor (known as La Chocolaterie of Kuwait), relax in air-conditioned cabanas by the infinity pool, ascend to a buzzing rooftop and wander the lush adjacent parkland. And with the city’s malls and souks within a few minutes’ drive, you can experience all the spoils of the city without spoiling your precious relaxation time.
What You Will Do
Select, train, evaluate, plan schedules and ensure high employee performance, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Hotel’s Li Beirut (authentic Lebanese cuisine) Restaurant to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met.
Manage the Restaurant Dining operation as well as the Private Bar activities and its respective employees.
Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control.
Be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts.
Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments
What You Bring
Minimum 3 years of previous experience in similar role in a five-star luxury hotel or high end Lebanese restaurant in the Middle East.
Must have fluent level of English & Arabic languages both written and spoken.
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
What We Offer
Full board single living accommodation in a high quality, well-resourced accommodation with Wi-Fi internet.
Complimentary nights at FS Hotels worldwide.
Regular social and sporting events
Paid home leave tickets
Free transportation to and from work with Wi-Fi internet.
Full medical coverage
Work Authorization
Hotel will apply for the work authorization for the successful candidate
We look forward to receiving your application!