An exceptional opportunity awaits a dedicated Food & Beverage Administrator to join the prestigious culinary operations team at Jumeirah Royal Saray Bahrain. This luxury hospitality establishment seeks a detail-oriented professional to oversee administrative functions within the F&B division, ensuring seamless coordination between outlets, inventory control, and executive reporting. The role sits at the intersection of operational excellence and guest experience, demanding precision in procurement tracking, vendor liaison, and compliance adherence across multiple dining venues.
Core Responsibilities
- Manage daily administrative workflows for all food and beverage outlets including restaurants, bars, and banqueting
- Coordinate procurement schedules, purchase orders, and supplier communications to maintain optimal stock levels
- Prepare and analyze weekly/monthly F&B cost reports, variance analysis, and budget forecasting
- Maintain accurate records of licenses, permits, health certifications, and regulatory compliance documentation
- Support the Director of Food & Beverage with menu engineering data, pricing updates, and promotional calendars
- Oversee inter-departmental requisitions, stock transfers, and inventory reconciliation procedures
- Facilitate training logistics for new F&B systems, POS updates, and standard operating procedures
- Act as primary liaison between culinary teams, stewarding, finance, and external vendors
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 3 years administrative experience within luxury hotel or high-volume F&B operations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, POS systems (Micros/Oracle), and inventory management software
- Strong command of English; Arabic language skills considered a distinct advantage
- Proven track record in cost control, purchase order management, and vendor negotiation
- Exceptional organizational abilities with capacity to prioritize competing deadlines in fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of HACCP standards, Bahrain labor regulations, and municipal licensing requirements
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive tax-free salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for employee and eligible dependents
- Annual leave entitlement with return airfare to home country
- Accommodation and transportation allowances per Jumeirah Group policy
- Meals on duty across all hotel dining outlets
- Access to Jumeirah learning academy for professional development and certification programs
- Employee discount privileges across global Jumeirah portfolio properties
Strategic Application Insights
- Quantify your inventory management achievements — cite specific cost reduction percentages or waste minimization metrics from previous roles
- Highlight experience with multi-outlet F&B administration rather than single-venue exposure; luxury resort complexity differs significantly from standalone restaurants
- Prepare to discuss Bahrain-specific regulatory knowledge during interviews — municipality health permits, alcohol licensing nuances, and Ramadan operational adjustments demonstrate local readiness
- Showcase cross-functional collaboration examples where you bridged culinary, finance, and procurement teams to resolve supply chain disruptions
- Reference any Micros/Oracle POS administration certifications or advanced Excel modeling capabilities (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macro automation) to differentiate technical proficiency