Company DescriptionAvani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club (Seen Beach Club)Contemporary, relaxed and imaginative. Be it a leisurely family break or romantic escape and fun vacation, AVANI Hotels & Resorts provides the right space for guests who value the details that matter.Job DescriptionPlanning and Organising
Participate in preparation of the hotel's strategic and marketing plans. Prepare the Food and Beverage Department budget.
Ensure that all Avani Hotels Food & Beverage Standards are being adhered to.
Keep aware of trends, systems, practices and equipment in Food and Beverage preparation and service in the hospitality field.
Operations
To be aware of the best external competitor offerings in the local market, and to continually work with hotel colleagues to improve our own offerings with the goal of being the best in the market for creativity, service, choice, and value for money.
Directly responsible for all Restaurants, Culinary and Catering areas, ensuring a smooth running, profitable operation within the framework of the Hotel.
Supervise the functioning of all Food and Beverage employees, facilities, sales and costs, to ensure maximum departmental profit is achieved.
Take personal responsibility for maximizing quality levels of product and service, and guest satisfaction.
Attain high sanitation standards throughout the Food and Beverage operation by enforcing Anantara's Sanitation Checklist.
To ensure that everyone in the departments is properly looking after all hotel property and facilities.
To ensure that departments conduct a maintenance inspection on a monthly basis.
Supervise and co-ordinate pricing and preparation of menus, beverage and wine lists, and liaise with local suppliers.
Administration
Establish and maintain effective employee relations.
Liaise with HR in all employee matters including interviewing and hiring, employee orientation, performance appraisals, coaching, counselling, and dismissal if necessary to ensure appropriate staffing and productivity.
With the hotel training manager, identify training needs and develop and deliver the required training for department employees to meet the needs of the business. Support the training of Departmental Trainers to continue to improve hotel service levels.
To be a sales champion for the hotel, generating and following up on business referrals and potential sales leads to maximize business for the hotel.
Above all, to lead by example through hands on approach to motivate our Associate to excel.
QualificationsWithin Avani, the top-performing people who do this job always demonstrate the following attitude:Working with Others:
They always try to anticipate and exceed the needs of customers and colleagues
They use their own initiative and good judgement to solve problems in a calm and efficient way
They enjoy working with others to achieve common goals. They volunteer as required to ensure the success of the team
They act with personal professionalism and integrity at all times
Taking Responsibility:
They always conduct business honestly and fairly. They keep sensitive information confidential.
They can prioritise their workload effectively and be organised and structured at work
They manage their time and pay attention to detail. They know their jobs, and are able to work without close supervision.
They display a positive attitude, even under pressure. They personally check their work to ensure its accuracy.
Delivering Results:
They are committed to meeting and exceeding all performance standards
They constantly look to develop their own professional skills and abilities
They perform job tasks in line with established policies and procedures
They always try to provide a top-quality experience to all our guests.
Additional Information
College degree in Hotel Management or related field
Previous experience in a Food & Beverage or Kitchen Management role
Strong commercial/business acumen
Passion for leadership and teamwork
Passion for operational excellence
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Fluency in Thai to ensure effective communication with team members.
