Assistant Director of Food

Responsibilities Manage and oversee designated F&B outlets, formulate & implement strategies to maximize performance and achieve targets. Monitor day‑to‑day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards. Assist Director of F&B to improve all operational areas in respect to standards, revenues, cost control, promotions, and strategy plans. Design exceptional menus, purchase goods and continuously make necessary improvements. Enhance customer services, foster strong customer relationships, and drive repeat business through exceptional customer experience. Develop and regularly review wine and beverage list to ensure a diverse and appealing selection aligned with menu offerings and customer preferences; oversee wine stock management with a focus on quality and availability, conduct detailed analysis of inventory to identify and address slow‑moving items, optimize profitability, and minimize waste. Manage cost control, forecasted revenues, minimum wastage and product quality standards. Ensure each outlet manager maximizes productivity and morale within their respective departments and maintains discipline following hotel guidelines and local legislation. Lead the F&B team by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising talented personnel. Ensure compliance with all hygiene and safety legislation and requirements. Communicate with kitchen team about additional meal requirements of guests such as allergies, dietary needs and special requests with other concerned departments. Conduct daily walk‑through inspections of the F&B Service Operations. Other duties and projects as assigned by General Manager/Director of F&B. Qualifications & Experience Degree holder in Hotel & Catering Management, Hospitality Management, or related disciplines. A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a similar capacity position with strong business acumen, preferably in a luxury hotel or related professional area. Strong knowledge in wines, spirits and beverages. Experience in pre and opening projects of restaurants and bars will be an advantage. Knowledge of project management including project planning, task scheduling, control and monitoring of project execution, risk management and progress reporting. Highly motivated with an innovative and creative mind. Positive attitude towards challenge, independence & ability to work under pressure. Excellent leadership skills and problem‑solving skills. Good command of Cantonese, English and Mandarin. Proficiency in MS Office and PC operation. Employer Nina Hospitality Group is a lifestyle hospitality group which comprises Nina Hotels and Lodgewood series. Nina Hospitality Group endeavors to redefine the notions of hospitality, comfort and style in Hong Kong with its affordably luxurious hotels and modern chic, fun‑filled boutique hotels cum serviced apartments. The group currently owns and/or manages seven hotel properties and serviced apartments comprising a total of over 2,800 guestrooms. Portfolio Nina Hotel Island South Nina Hotel Kowloon East Lodgewood by Nina Hospitality – Mong Kok Lodgewood by Nina Hospitality – Wan Chai Conference Lodge by Nina Hospitality The Lily by Nina Hospitality Personal Data Privacy We are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality and security of the personal data that we hold by complying with the requirements of Personal Data Privacy Ordinance with respect to the management of personal data. Your personal data collected and kept by us, recorded and stored in electronic and paper format, will be used for the purpose of recruitment and will be stored for the time period necessary for that purpose. The provision of your personal data is voluntary, but any refusal to provide such data shall carry with it the impossibility to process the information. It will not be disclosed to any third parties for other unrelated purposes without your prior consent. You have the right to request for accessing and correcting your personal data held by us by contacting Human Resources Department directly at . Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer who welcomes application from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used only for recruitment purposes. Candidates may be given consideration for other posts within Nina Hospitality Group, and will be informed in due course. Applicants who do not hear from us within four weeks from the date of application may consider their application unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr