Restaurant Manager

Job description

Company Description

The Hotel

Embark on a journey back in time to Vietnam in 1930s with Hôtel des Arts boutique lifestyle hotel in Saigon. Combining the classical charm of French Indochina with a sense of timeless chic that only the MGallery Collection can provide, the hotel is as much an art museum as it is a 5 star hotel. Hôtel des Arts Saigon invites guests to relive the romance of this bygone era in their luxury hotel which offers all the comforts of the 21st century.

Artistic flair in every corner

With feminine lines standing in striking contrast to the neighbouring office, the building itself is a modern work of art. Once inside, guests can peruse the owner’s personal collection of paintings and antiques, which adorn every wall and hall of this distinctive establishment. Each room in our luxury hotel offers the smooth lines of an art deco décor, finished with the classic artistic accents that our boutique lifestyle hotel in Saigon is renowned for. For a touch of artistic flair in unique and luxurious surroundings, Hôtel des Arts is the jewel of Saigon, a 5 star hotel that is simply beyond compare.

Be transported to a bygone era

From the style of our luxury hotel to the touches of times gone by dotted all around the property, Hôtel des Arts can transport you to an era long gone. The Social Club Restaurant and Rooftop Bar on the 23rd floor pays homage to an era of speakeasy gatherings while the Saigon Kitchen offers a stylish and unique design inspired by classic Asian street food markets. Taking a side-step to the French elegance on its journey to old world glamour, Café des Beaux Arts features light and bright décor where you can take your afternoon tea, surrounded by the soft sounds of piano music, while you enjoy a book from our library. Each culinary experience to be had in our 5 star hotel is nothing short of whimsical and transformative, from the menus to the fine surroundings in which we invite you to dine.

Award winning luxury hotel

With its exceptional customer experience, world class accommodation and luxury offerings, Hôtel des Arts Saigon is honored to take out the prestigious titles “Leading Lifestyle Hotel in Asia” by World Travel Awards, “Luxury Boutique Hotel” and “Luxury Architecture Design Hotel” in Southeast Asia by World Luxury Hotel Awards, and “Luxury Best Traditional Hotel” by Luxury Travel Guide Awards for its distinctive modern romantic design and unique bespoke services. For award-winning luxury in a 5 star hotel that prides itself on providing a glamorous and specialized service, look no further than our boutique lifestyle hotel in Saigon.

Job Description

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for the daily management of the restaurant, ensuring that the highest standards of food & beverage service is provided to the guests.

The Outlet Manager plans, organizes and direct the overall F&B operation, administration, marketing and promotion of the outlet, and is responsible and accountable for its profitability and revenue generation.

Primary Responsibilities

Business Performance

·  Plan for outlet budget and review forecast on revenue and expenditure on monthly basic
·  Analyze and submit month-end reports and identify deviation from business plan goals
·  Participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related for the outlet
·  Plan, implement and measure profit enhancement programs by working with the kitchen & Marketing Department. Prepare & submit post-mortem promotion report to F&B Manager upon completion of promotion
·  Implement and maintain control measures to ensure that food & beverage costs, productivity, labour costs and operating supply costs for the outlet is in line with budget

Outlet Operation

·  Conduct departmental daily briefings to ensure that all pertinent information is well received by team members
·  Supervise team members to ensure that all tasks assigned/required in the outlet are carried out on time and according to instruction and departmental standards
·  Build a good relationship with guests or regular patrons. Try to remember individual patron’s names and their preferences to extend a personalized service
·  Handle guests’ complaints and comments tactfully and efficiently
·  Handle all administration work pertaining to cashier/bar operation requirement and company’s policies
·  Maintain department communication logbook and updated notice board
·  Check the supply of equipment/stock level and ensure that there is no shortage of items which have impact on the operation and guests
·  Check the outlet/back of the house cleanliness to ensure that it is in compliant with F&B sanitation and hygiene rules and regulations
·  Maintain complete knowledge of all food & beverage services, contents & preparation methods, outlets and hotel services/features
·  Ensure that health, safety and security procedures are in place in the outlet
·  Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
·  Perform proper handover and communication to the next shift
·  Assist other food & beverage outlets with their operations during peak times or when required

Team Management

·  Interview, select and recruit outlet employees
·  Identify and develop team members with potential
·  Conduct performance review with the team
·  Constantly monitor team members’ appearance, attitude and degree of professionalism
·  Develop, conduct maintain all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business
·  Prepare weekly staff schedules keeping in mind anticipated business, operating budgets and standards of service
·  Prepare payroll and gratuity reports
·  Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify operation issues and provide a regular forum for department communication

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

·  Bachelor education
·  Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage
·  Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
·  Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
·  Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
·  Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
·  High degree of professionalism with sound human resources management and business acumen capabilities

Competencies

·  Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
·  Good communication and customer contact skills
·  Service oriented with an eye for details
·  Ability to work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
·  A team player & builder
·  A motivator & self-starter
·  Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

Additional Information

·  Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor Hotels worldwide
·  Develop your talent through Accor’s learning programs
·  Opportunity to grow within your property and across Accor’s Luxury hotels
·  Ability to contribute to local community and make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility