Overview
Assistant Food and Beverage Manager Jobs in British Virgin Islands at Virgin Limited Edition
Title: Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
Company: Virgin Limited Edition
Location: British Virgin Islands
Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson's private island paradise and home. Necker Island, is located in the British Virgin Islands, you could say that it is unquestionably the most idyllic place in the Caribbean. Necker sits on 74 acres that is surrounded by turquoise waters that contain coral reefs and is fringed with white sandy beaches. The island can be hired exclusively for up to 48 guests and is the perfect destination for special occasions and events! We also have what we call ‘Celebration Weeks’, when different families or friends can come to stay on island for up to a week. These weeks are held several times each year, these guests will book individual rooms. Accommodation comes in the form of 11 rooms in the Great House and 4 individual Bali Houses dotted around the island. The property can also be rented for large events and weddings of over 200 people.
The style of Necker is “barefoot luxury”, but the feeling we aim to create for our guests when they arrive on island is of coming home. We want our guests to feel completely at ease from the moment they step onto the island, and if they do not then we have not done our jobs properly.
The island provides extensive water sports activities as well as tennis courts with a resident coach, gym, and outstanding spa treatments. There’s also a wonderful array of rare wildlife on the island, which we are helping to flourish!
If that wasn’t enough Virgin Limited Edition also operates the neighbouring island named, ‘Moskito Island’, another beautiful island where Sir Richard Branson has a home, along with another number of other homeowners. It’s just two miles South of Necker Island and staff may find themselves working closely with the Moskito Island team.
For more info on the hotel and the group look at www.virginlimitededition.com and follow the link to Necker Island.
Here’s what you need in your briefcase:
Qualifications / Experience
- At least 3 years experience of high end resort style, supervisory or management
- Minimum 1 year experience in people management or leadership
- Quality 5* resort /property experience
- Extensive knowledge of beverage services which includes wines, cocktails and mocktails
- Excellent knowledge and understanding in Microsoft Excel and a high level of computing skills
- WSET Level 2 of similar
- High level of experience with inventory control and stock management
- Trainer experience would be considered an advantage
- Practice a hands on approach
- You must hold a valid driving license
Behaviours / Skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Excellent social and interpersonal skills
- Excellent guest relations skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Able to manage and motivate a team of people to work together
- Being hands on driven
- Works well and able to perform gracefully under pressure
- High degree of attention to detail
- Passion and pride in work
- Sense of fun
- Resourceful approach – able to troubleshoot and manage complex logistical challenges in the event of a change of plan
- Flexible attitude and willing to take on tasks as necessary
- Highly self-motivated individual with the ability to meet set targets
- Able to work with and accommodate in a team as well as being proactive when working alone
- Highly self-motivated individual with the ability to meet monthly financial targets
- Anticipating guest needs and facilitating the small touches that enhance the guest experience
- A passion for creating exceptional experiences
- Sense of ownership and pride for the guest experience
- Open to new ideas and meeting the needs of the guests
- High sense of responsibility with regard to safety issues
- Calm in emergency situations
What’s the gig?
To assis the F&B Manager in managing and leading the Food and Beverage team to success.
This consists of training and developing the team.
Ensuring that guest interaction and building relations is driven.
Creating a memroble guest experience by keeping up to date with industry trends and ensuring that the Fun and X-Factor is key to make sure that we uphold the unique Necker experience when on island and creating a personal guest experience for each and every guest.
Ensuring that stock and cost controls are put in place to manage effectively.
Building and managing relations with other departments.
Here’s the deal
Package & Benefits
- Minimum 12 month contract (subject to work permit approval)
- Competitive Salary
- Up to 10% of annual salary bonus scheme
- 22 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays (team work 5.5 days per week)
- Included in the island gratuities pool
- Accommodation and food allowance provided
- Initial flights from country of residence (and return at end of contract)
- Annual flight allowance
- Medical Cover
- …and the world’s best commute to work!
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