Assistant Director of Food

**Company Description**:

- **Job Description** What you’ll do**

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to join the pre-opening team at SLS Barcelona. Under the guidance of the Director of Food & Beverage, the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage supports directing the Food & Beverage strategy of the hotel while supporting the Food & Beverage day-to-day tasks. The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage assures the hotel service is true to the SLS brand by fostering a team culture in which its members feel empowered to make decisions and take responsibility for their workload and professional development.
- Drive revenue through strategic management of commercial initiatives with the Director of Food & Beverage.
- Take responsibility for the branding (in accordance with SLS’s brand), revenue and management of food & beverage colleagues in partnership with the food & beverage leaders.
- Ensures that regular, on-going communication occurs in all areas of food and beverage.
- Inspire staff, provide guidance and training, and address any performance issues.
- Contribute to the hiring process, conduct performance appraisals, and make personnel-related decisions.
- Collaborate on financial forecasting and budgeting for the department. Analyzes financial reports and statements to evaluate Food and Beverage performance relative to budgetary targets.
- Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor pricing, and sales strategies to inform decision-making.
- Support the Director of Food and Beverage in various administrative tasks, including departmental reports and strategic planning.
- Assists in the inventory management and ongoing maintenance of hotel operating equipment and other assets.
- Establishes clear expectations and holds the food and beverage leadership team accountable for exemplifying desired service standards.
- Facilitates the integration of new hires into the department through orientation programs and tailored training initiatives to enable successful job performance.

**Qualifications** What we are looking for...**
- Degree with emphasis in Hospitality/Restaurants management.
- +4 years experience in hospitality within hotels/restaurants with high volume of food & beverage operations in a management position.
- Knowledge of local market will be a plus.
- Proven team leader with a high level of energy and motivation with a proven track record of living the company's values.
- Proficient knowledge of computer systems such as: Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook is required
- Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and have a high level attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in Spanish and English.
- You make people feel good - your team, guests and colleagues alike. You make a positive impact.
- You’re a strong team leader, a natural at managing and inspiring others in a way that gets the best out of them.
- You are an excellent relationship builder, confident in working with other teams and leaders; you’re passionate about what we can achieve together.
- You take ownership of important issues, solve problems, and make effective decisions.
- You learn quickly and adapt to SLS’s unique culture.
- You are humble and open to ideas. We leave our ego at the door and help get things done.
- You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
- You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.

**Additional Information** What's in it for you...**
- The opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
- The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
- Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.
- A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
- Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.
- SLS is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collection of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Ennismore is a joint
- venture with Accor, formed in 2021._