Lobby Lounge Manager - The St. Regis Downtown Dubai

Job Category**Food and Beverage & Culinary

Position Type** Management

Job Summary

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

Or

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

Managing Lobby Lounge Operations

• Implements agreed upon beverage policy and procedures throughout the property.
• Manages in compliance with all local, state and Federal beverage and liquor laws.
• Understands beverage control including days on hand, perpetual inventory, bar pars, portion control, costs controls, beverage potentials, mix of sales analysis for beverage, issue & returns, food standards, and period end inventory.
• Monitors adherence to all liquor control policies and procedures.
• Attends pre- and post-convention meetings as needed to understand group needs
• Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.
• Participates in the management of department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Ensures compliance with all Bar/Lounge policies, standards and procedures.
• Maintains food handling and sanitation standards.
• Manages inventories according to budget and business levels.
• Establishes par levels for supplies, liquor, beer, wine and equipment and completes requisitions to replenish shortages or additional items needed for anticipated business.
• Assists with developing menus and promotions as necessary.
• Ensures that transfer slips and spill sheets are filled out and distributed in accordance with departmental standards.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness and working condition of departmental equipment, supplies and work areas

Leading Lobby Lounge Team

• Trains staff on liquor control policies and procedures.
• Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
• Communicates critical information to the Bar/Lounge staff regarding each event.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides excellent customer service.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Responds effectively to guest problems and complaints.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Provides feedback to individuals in an effort to improve service performance.
• Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.

Managing Human Resource Activities

• Supports a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
• Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• *At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity.
• We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.
• Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.
• We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.*