Executive F&b Project Manager

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 either our corporate office in Baar, Switzerland or at our corporate office in Dubai.

Overview:
The Executive F&B Project Manager is part of the Global Food and Beverage Team. The primary function of this role is to provide support to the Global Food and Beverage Team, including the Corporate Chef.

The focus of this team is to oversee all Food and Beverage operations and development of the Aman F&B growth across the group, from day to day operations, to strategy and development.

Additionally to managing all aspects of the active F&B department of our 34 existing locations, this Team leads the development of new concepts for restaurants and bars within Aman. Projects are for example, and not limited to, 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 Executive F&B Project Manager is responsible to lead and support the Global F&B Team by easing communication and uniting this international team to keep them moving forward on a multitude of on-going projects and deadlines. The Executive F&B Project Manager is a multi-talented professional that will be the right hand to the F&B Executive Team. Following any operations and development meetings, this colleague will support, regroup and share the creative input into new and/or existing developments from all perspective.

The Executive F&B Project Manager responsibilities will include, and not limited to, the following:

- Support projects, tracking necessary action and updating reports and cloud as progress is made.
- Be a central, key, coordinator between the corporate office, the different Aman locations, and the Global Team. Act as the “F&B Global Team Ambassador”.
- Represent Global Food and Beverage Team when they are not available, to be debriefed later on.
- Schedule, coordinate and arrange appointments for the Global Food and Beverage Team and the Corporate Chef.
- Schedule, coordinate, and book travel arrangements as required for Global Food & Beverage Team and the Corporate Chef.
- Schedule, coordinate and manage F&B Meetings, monthly calls, take and distribute minutes, and arrange/attend meetings as required.
- Support in the follow through and implementation of global F&B contracts, shipping and customs organisation for Regional and Global projects and contracts.
- Support and coordinate potential Regional or Global gatherings and events for Global F&B Team or International VIP Guests of Aman
- Support, liaise and follow through the invoicing of F&B Corporate.
- Support in the budget process by gathering the necessary data from various leaders, departments, and properties.
- Review websites and ensure they are up to date and provide related departments with materials as necessary.
- Creation of both operational and development focused decks with leaders and ensure that the documents remain up to date based on project development.
- Regroup and maintain consistent branding of any company wide F&B training and documentation, as established by the team, to ensure we develop a consistent approach and system.
- Assist and coordinate with Marketing, Branding, PR, and Events notes before it goes to PR and Marketing departments for further developments.
- Support organize workshops.
- Support with translations as required and available,
- To be familiar with hotels promotion and to transfer document correctly.
- Maintain own work area in a clean, tidy and good condition.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- A passion and interest for the food and beverage sector.
- Previous operational F&B experience preferred.
- Previous work experience in a corporate and confidential environment, ideally in the hospitality industry.
- Self-driven, reliable