Food and Beverage Coordinator

Company description

Raffles & Fairmont the Red Sea, positioned in the kingdom's groundbreaking Red Sea Project, will provide visitors access to a nature-focused resort with 361 rooms, eleven distinct dining concepts, including an overwater restaurant with views of the Red Sea and the mangroves, and a spa. The resort will be situated next to an 18-hole championship golf course, reflecting Fairmont's association as a world-class golf destination. It will set new standards in sustainable development, positioned on 200 km of untouched coastline, an archipelago of more than 90 unspoiled islands, dormant volcanoes, rich marine habitat, and ancient archaeological sites.

Job description

The position

Reporting to the Cluster Director of Food & Beverage and Cluster Executive Chef.

To provide organizational and administrative support to the Food & Beverage Department and the timely and efficient execution of assigned office and business procedures.

Key roles & responsibilities

• Communicate to customers (internal and external) in a polite and courteous manner
• Perform duties and responsibilities in a confidential manner when applicable
• Type and prepare a variety of documents such as letters, memos, and minutes
• Handle correspondence and answer the telephone as related to the job
• Attend daily F&B meeting and take meeting minutes
• Prepare monthly staff attendance report for payroll clerk
• Provide organizational and administrative support to the Cluster Director of F&B and Cluster Executive Chef
• Organize a variety of documents and maintain stationery and office supplies
• Maintain complete knowledge of all F&B services, outlets, and hotel services/features
• Liaise, communicate, and collaborate with other departments ensuring communication and the resolution of problems
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to enhance operational procedures in the hotel
• Work efficiently and effectively in meeting deadlines and delivering quality work
• Attend meetings required by Cluster Director of F&B and Cluster Executive Chef to take minutes
• Handle in-house printing of menu inserts and any in-house printing of F&B collaterals
• Assist F&B operations when required by Cluster Director of F&B and carry out any other duties

Qualifications

Personal attributes & experience

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in F&B administration within a luxury hotel or resort
• Outstanding communication skills in English, both written and verbal (additional foreign language would be an advantage)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relations with F&B team and across divisions, and be able to deal with diverse staff
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook and good typing skills
• Creative mindset with a strong eye for detail and presentation
• Experience in pre-opening is highly desirable

Additional information

• Understanding of ultra-luxury guest expectations and brand alignment
• Experience in project coordination, scheduling, and document control during pre-opening stages
• Experience in pre-opening is a must
• A proactive, anticipatory approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Impeccable grooming and personal presentation aligned with luxury standards