F&b Development Coordinator

Overview:
**AMAN**

At Aman we are on a mission to create the world’s ultimate luxury lifestyle brand; hotels, resorts, experiences and products which transform our guests’ perspectives and daily lives. To achieve our ambitions, we capitalise on our unique combination of world-class and diverse talent, unmatched design, and access to locations, cultures and experiences few are privy to. We live by the ‘Aman way of life’ - a mindset shared by our guests and employees which creates a lifelong sense of belonging driven by our values of:
Invest in individuality - fostering an environment where each person can push boundaries, take risks and challenge norms.

Nurture pathfinder spirit - exploring experiences, opportunities and locations which transform into new exciting ventures.

Act like owners - taking the charge, leading by example and an immense sense of pride in their work.

Celebrate communities - ensuring that every member of our community is looked after and nurtured in a compassionate, respectful and collaborative manner.

**LOCATION**

This position is located at our corporate office in Baar, Switzerland

**THE POSITION**

The F&B Development Coordinator is part of the Global Food and Beverage Development Team. The primary function of this role is to provide support both to the Global Head of F&B Development and to the Corporate Chef in their daily functions. The focus of this team is to oversee all F&B operations and development of the Aman strategic development of the F&B concepts across the group.

The team develops new concepts for restaurants and bars within Aman. Projects are for examples re-launches to invigorate existing restaurants and F&B operations, supporting the design and technical team in both hotel openings as well as renovations in existing hotels, and developing independent restaurant brands, co-partnerships, retail, and online services.

**Responsibilities**:
The F&B Development Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the F&B Development and Operations, which includes, but is not limited to, the following:

- Creative input into new and existing developments from a design thinking perspective
- Assist in the creation of operating manuals for F&B outlets to create consistence across the brands
- Assist with Marketing, Branding, PR, and Events notes before it goes to PR and marketing for refining and further developments
- Support projects, tracking necessary action and updating reports as progress is made
- Create presentation decks with the Head of F&B Development and ensure they remain up-to-date
- Assist in the budget process
- Review websites and ensure they are up to date and provide related departments with materials as necessary
- Provide translations as required
- Schedule and arrange appointments for the Global Head of F&B and Corporate Chef
- Make travel arrangements as required
- Schedule F&B Meetings, take and distribute minutes, and arrange/attend meetings as required
- Help organize workshops
- Handle office administration duties such as mail, phones, photocopying, office supplies
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Previous work experience in a corporate environment, ideally in the hospitality industry
- A passion and interest for the food and beverage sector
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Team player with strong initiative and self-direction
- Bilingual in English and one other European language, both written and verbal
- Computer literacy a must, with a strong knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Professional telephone manner and demeanour
- Design oriented thinking
- Previous experience in handling confidential information