Food & Beverage Coordinator

Job description / Role

Fairmont The Palm is a luxury, world-class resort located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 11 food and beverage outlets on property offer international dining options including Michelin Guide recommended 2022 and 2023 Little Miss India, Frevo - Brazilian Churrasco experience, Seagrill Bistro, Ba Restaurant and Lounge, Blowfish, Flow Kitchen, The Cigar Room, Vuvuzela and others. Fairmont The Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health club, Willow Stream Spa and the Fairmont Falcons Kids' Club.

Job Description

- Provide general administrative support to the F&B and Kitchen Department
- Provide general clerical and project based administrative support
- Assist with preparation of department reports and presentations
- Good communication skills with the team
- Co-ordination with Procurement and vendors on store supplies and placing orders where necessary
- Ensure that the department's processes are in line with company requirements
- Other analysis and follow-up as required by the F&B and Kitchen team
- Maintain the office on a day-to-day basis. Assist Management in scheduling meetings, making travel plans, arranging conferences, facilitating internal and external communications, preparing correspondence and reports, and maintaining data, records and files. Tracks budgets, expenditures, and project status.
- Develops and implements administrative support systems to improve productivity and operational effectiveness.
- Maintain office supplies, stationery, forms, keys, tools and facilities equipment
- Provides general office support, including copying, faxing, distributing incoming mail and processing outgoing mail.
- Maintains attendance records, assists in payroll support activities, and provides administrative support for performance reviews.
- Liaising with Talent & Culture to ensure a transparent communication with the colleagues and also responsible for looking after invoices, accruals, monthly payroll attendance.
- Be the ambassador of the department
- Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the management team

Requirements

Qualifications

- Able to focus and prioritize
- Perfect English in both oral and written
- Excel experience including a high level of understanding for figures.
- Organized and able to multi-task
- Previous work experience in Hotel is a must
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends to support park operations.
- Advanced communication skills, written and verbal required.
- Strong Leadership to motivate and engage with team members and management
- Problem Solving and solutions; Guests, Suppliers, Internal
- OASYS knowledge is a plus
- Calm personality, and able to listen to others

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