Director of Food & Beverage

• Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors. • Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively. • Excellent organisational and time management skills. • Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times. • Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner. • Ability to operate computer and office equipment. • Proficiency in Excel and Word. • Support and implement new Talent Development initiatives. • Identify internal and external talents* that match Kempinski s DNA values. • Support career development by training, cross exposure, task force assignments and transfers. • Grow talent in order to present candidates in quarterly Talent Transfer Calls. • Take the time to meet all new Food & Beverage employees. • Conduct yearly performance appraisals and TTTT s minimum for middle management, providing feedback on their job performance. • Ensure that a succesion plan is in place to guarantee a seamless, efficient handover for all management positions. • Minimum five 5 years in an F&B management role. • Minimum 3 years' experience in a 5* hotel, preferably experience in a successful stand-alone food & beverage operation.