Outlet Manager

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 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, Serenity Spa – The Art Of Well Being and the Fairmont Falcons Kids’ Club.

• Oversees the dining area, supervises food and beverage service staff in accordance with operating policies that he or she may help establish.
• Incorporate duties specific to In-Room Dining management, emphasizing the synchronization of service standards and menu offerings between the lobby lounge restaurant and IRD.
• Oversee the seamless execution of service delivery that meets room service expectations, focusing on timing, food quality, and the customization of orders to cater to guest preferences.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance revenue and operational efficiency across the lobby lounge restaurant and IRD services. Initiate promotional campaigns, special offers, and loyalty programs that cater to both regular and in-room guests, driving both satisfaction and profitability.
• Manage logistical challenges specific to IRD, such as ensuring the timely delivery of meals, maintaining food safety and quality during transport, and coordinating with housekeeping to guarantee guest satisfaction and adherence to service standards.
• Maintains records of staff periodic manner and operating costs.
• Provides feedback and coaching to the Team regularly.
• Treats all Team Members fairly, with respect.
• Sets high standards for appropriate team behavior on shift.
• Works with food and beverage staff to ensure proper food presentation and proper food-handling procedures.
• Handles guest complaints in restaurants.
• Schedules periodic food and beverage service staff meetings to ensure correct interpretation of policies and obtain feedback from staff members.
• Maintains budget and employee records, prepare payroll, and pay bills, or monitor bookkeeping records.
• Checks the quality of deliveries of fresh food and baked goods.
• Meets with sales representatives to order supplies such as tableware, cooking utensils, and cleaning items.
• Arranges for maintenance and repair of equipment and other services.
• Totals receipts and balance against sales, deposit receipts, and lock facility at end of day.
• Ensures new products are executed properly the following rollout.
• Is capable of handling irate customers with a friendly/calm attitude.
• Ensures product quality and great service.
• Shows enthusiasm about guest within the restaurant.
• Is flexible in dealing with changes/problems (e.g., being short staffed).
• Effectively forecasts restaurant needs.
• Shifts priorities and goals as work demands change.
• Priorities tasks effectively to ensure most important tasks are completed on time.
• Seeks, listens and responds to Guest feedback.
• Coaches team on how to exceed Guest expectations.
• Does not blame others; takes accountability for problems.
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