Regional Director of Food & Beverage Development - Americas

Location:

This position is located at our (corporate office / property XXXXX) in (Place), (Country).

Overview:

Additionally, the role supports the pre-opening team with new openings and renovations. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and complexities with strong communication skills, a realistic approach to balancing priorities and a deep passion for hospitality and enhancing the guest experience.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Comprehensive F&B Facilities Structure: Create a detailed F&B facilities structure for the project master plan, leveraging market research and current industry trends to ensure the design meets contemporary demands.
• Compile Space Requirement Program: Develop a detailed space requirement program that covers:
• Front of House (FOH): Guest dining areas, bars, lounges, and reception spaces.
• Satellite Kitchens: Smaller kitchens strategically placed to support FOH areas.
• Commissary: Central kitchen for bulk food preparation and storage.
• Main Service Areas: Primary kitchen facilities, service corridors, and storage.
• Create Technical Briefs: Prepare technical briefs for all F&B spaces and service areas to serve as a comprehensive guide throughout the design and development process.
• Lead FOH Design Development: Oversee the design development for FOH F&B areas, including:
• Space planning
• Schematic and detailed design
• Integration of design elements with functional requirements to enhance guest experience and maintain operational efficiency.
• Compliance with AMAN standards
• Spearhead BOH Design Process: Lead the design of BOH F&B service areas, focusing on:
• Efficient food and non-food movement from entry to exit
• Ensuring operational and cost efficiency
• Review Shop Drawings and Equipment Specifications:
• Evaluate shop drawings for joinery, furniture, and custom-fabricated equipment to ensure they align with design intent and operational needs.
• Review tender documentation for kitchen equipment, including data sheets and specifications. Provide support with value engineering and budget management.
• Conduct Site Inspections: Perform regular site inspections during construction and pre-opening phases to ensure that design and operational objectives are being met.
• Develop Post-Construction Checklists: Create and implement checklists to ensure that all F&B spaces meet AMAN’s quality and operational standards. Manage the handover process to ensure all deliverables are completed and address any issues promptly.
• Refine Design and Construction Guidelines: Develop and continuously update design and construction guidelines for FOH and BOH areas, ensuring consistency across all venues and properties.
• Collaborate with Senior Management: Work closely with senior management to align F&B development strategies with the overall goals of the company, providing insights and recommendations to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or hospitality/ tourism.
• 5+ years previous work experience in the Hospitality F&B development and Project Management role.
• Experience in hospitality operations is a must and ability in handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills - the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with people globally at all levels in a variety of industries.
• Attention to detail and focus on follow up and through.
• Team player with strong initiative and self-direction.
• Excellent written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Comfortable working in a multi-time zone workspace. Supporting different Regions at the time of the day that suits their time zone when necessary.
• Able to travel to various locations and maintain semi-flexible hours to accommodate occasional early/late meetings and job site visits.
• Computer proficiency a must, with a strong knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and CAD.