Director of Food & Beverage

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The Hotel Imperial with 138 rooms and suites is one of the most exclusive 5* hotels in Vienna and one of the most renowned hotels worldwide. Our guests are offered the highest quality of service and an authentic experience in a historic ambience with state-of-the-art amenities.
Vienna's award-winning gourmet address, the OPUS restaurant, serves modern interpretations of regional cuisine with an international touch in an elegant ambience. The classic Viennese coffee house, Café Imperial, offers a living tradition with Viennese specialties and the world-famous “Imperial Torte”. In the social centerpiece, the Imperial Bar, cozy wing chairs invite you to linger over cocktails and small delicacies.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a Director of F&B to manage and develop the F&B venues Café Imperial, Restaurant OPUS, Imperial Bar, Banquet and Room Service, to implement the F&B marketing strategy of the Hotel Imperial and to position and creatively promote the F&B venues in the local market. In this position you will report directly to the General Manager.

Your main tasks

• Management of the F&B operation at the Hotel Imperial
  
• Quality assurance and development of operational standards/procedures to optimize processes and guest satisfaction
  
• Operational implementation of the positioning strategy of the F&B venues
  
• Development of F&B promotions and campaigns
  
• Preparation of budgets for F&B venues as well as forecasting, reporting and cost controlling
  
• Customer care as well as initiating and maintaining business partnerships
  
• Training and performance development of the F&B teams
  
• Training of apprentices
  
• Vacation and duty roster planning

Your profile

• At least 5 years of experience in F&B management
  
• Several years of experience in practical F&B operations (kitchen, service, F&B sales)
  
• Completion of specific training in the hotel and catering industry (Bachelor's degree an advantage)
  
• Excellent German and English language skills (written and spoken)
  
• Intensive reference to sales and marketing in F&B - from global consumer trends to the local Viennese market
  
• Ability to analyze data and take targeted measures as a result
  
• Confident handling of computer systems (e.g. Excel, Micros Symphony, Opera, SevenRooms, etc.) and complex calculations
  
• Strong leadership skills
  
• Innovation, organizational skills, communication

• Membership of the largest hotel group with over 9000 hotels worldwide
  
• Attractive discount on your next vacation within the Marriott Group, also for family and friends
  
• Free all-day catering in our staff restaurant
  
• Discount codes at over 500 partner companies
  
• Our own company doctor and various health offers throughout the year
  
• International corporate environment with numerous development opportunities
  
• Historic workplace with excellent public transport links

The collective agreement minimum salary of employment group 1 is overpaid according to qualifications and experience.

Did we spark your interest?

We look forward to receiving your application documents.

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Hotel Imperial Vienna, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Kärntner Ring 16
1010 Vienna
Human Resources Department

+43 (1) 50 110 426

HRvienna@luxurycollection.com
www.imperialvienna.com

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