Job Number 24158001

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location Four Points by Sheraton Auckland, 396 Queen Street, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

Four Points by Sheraton - where timeless classics are integrated with modern details. The atmosphere is honest, uncomplicated and casual. Join us as an F&B Restaurant Manager in a community of approachable and straightforward talent offering simplified, not simple experiences to independent travellers.

*Position Summary: *

Core Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the food and beverage and culinary departments, tending to the travellers and exceeding their expectations 

• Responsible for managing all food and beverage outlets and kitchens, ensuring associates are providing classic and timeless experiences with each customer experience 

• Be an approachable and confident leader by providing comfort and support to the team

• Ensure the restaurant is consistently prepared and always stocked through ordering and adequate planning 

• Lead the food and beverage department with all operational tasks, strategies and team building initiatives so associates feel part of the Four Points team

• Be the main point of contact for all external & internal clients for the Food and Beverage department

• Ensure you and the team uphold all company policies and procedures whilst demonstrating the Four Points Core values

• Build and strengthen relationships with existing and new travellers to enable future bookings 

• Prepare and conduct department training to enhance overall service quality with the traveller in mind

Developing and Maintaining Budgets

• Develops and manages all financial, employee engagement and guest satisfaction plans and actions for Food and Beverage departments.

• Maintains a positive cost management index for kitchen and restaurant operations.

• Utilizes budgets to understand financial objectives.

Leading Food and Beverage and Culinary Teams

• Manages the Food and Beverage and Culinary departments

• Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Oversees all culinary, restaurant, beverage and room service operations.

• Creates and nurtures a property environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing service.

• Provides excellent customer service to all employees.

• Responds quickly and proactively to employee's concerns.

• Provides a learning atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Provides proactive coaching and counseling to team members.

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

• Monitors and maintains the productivity level of employees.

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

• Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective.

• Sets clear expectations with the employees and team leaders and verifies that appropriate rewards are given if expectations are exceeded.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides excellent customer service.

• Responds quickly and proactively to guest's concerns.

• Understands the brand's service culture.

• Drives alignment of all employees, team leaders and managers to the brand's service culture.

• Sets service expectations for all guests internally and externally.

• Takes ownership of a guest complaint/problem until it is resolved or it has been addressed by the appropriate manager or employee.

• Verifies all banquet functions are up to standard and exceed guest's expectations.

• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• Manages day-to-day operations, drives quality, and verifies standards are meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

• Conducts performance reviews in a timely manner.

• Promotes both Guarantee of Fair Treatment and Open Door policies.

• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.

• Identifies the educational needs of others, develops formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaches or instructs others.

• Develops an action plan to attack need areas and expand on strengths based on employee engagement and guest satisfaction results.

Additional Responsibilities

• Complies with all corporate accounting procedures.

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Drives effective departmental communication and information systems through logs, department meetings and property meetings.

*About You: *

• Relevant experience in a managerial and chef role

• Working rights in New Zealand

• Enthusiastic to escalate your career 

• Self-motivated, driven and energized in a fast-paced environment 

• Armed with smart solutions and a can-do attitude 

Our Benefits:

• Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends

• Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month

• Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group

• Genuine care for associates’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program

• Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend

• Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness

Four Points by Sheraton is part of Marriott International's Select portfolio, which has committed to putting people first for 90+ years. Apply now!

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Where timeless classics are woven with modern details. Where business meets pleasure. Where even when travelers are global, they can experience the local. As a member of the team, you will become part of our united Four Points by Sheraton community where everyone is welcome, we support each other, and every hotel matters. We provide exactly what guests need in an uncomplicated way. If you are seeking opportunities to put guests at ease in a friendly, genuine and approachable environment, join our team. In joining Four Points, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.