Your Day to Day

As the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, you will support the Director of Food & Beverage in overseeing the daily operations of all restaurants, bars, and banquet facilities at InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa. You will ensure exceptional guest experiences, consistent brand standards, and operational excellence across all outlets. This role requires a dynamic leader with strong people management skills, financial acumen, and a passion for delivering world-class dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of all F&B outlets, in-room dining, and banquet facilities.
• Ensure brand standards, service quality, and guest satisfaction are consistently achieved.
• Support the implementation of innovative F&B concepts, menus, and promotions.
• Monitor cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards in all service and preparation areas.
• Lead by example in delivering personalized and memorable guest experiences.
• Handle guest feedback and complaints effectively, ensuring prompt resolution.
• Maintain a visible presence in all outlets, engaging with guests to enhance satisfaction.
• Support in leading, coaching, and developing outlet managers and their teams.
• Assist with workforce planning, recruitment, and onboarding of F&B colleagues.
• Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Ensure departmental training plans are executed effectively.
• Assist in achieving revenue targets, cost control, and profitability across outlets.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and departmental expenses.
• Support in driving upselling initiatives and maximizing average check values.
• Analyze performance metrics (RevPASH, guest satisfaction, labor productivity) and recommend improvements.
• Work closely with the Culinary, Sales & Marketing, and Events teams to optimize business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, HACCP, and IHG operational standards.
• Act as Duty Manager as required.

What We Need From You

Ideally, you’ll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Food & Beverage operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role within a luxury hotel environment.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proven track record in driving guest satisfaction and financial results.
• Excellent knowledge of F&B trends, service techniques, and luxury dining standards.