Director of Food

**Additional Information**
**Job Number**24171968
**Job Category**Food and Beverage & Culinary
**Location**JW Marriott Hotel Auckland, 22-26 Albert Street, Auckland, 0, New Zealand, 1010
**Schedule**Full Time
**Located Remotely?**N
**Position Type** Management

Located in the heart of Auckland's central business district, experience mindful luxury at JW Marriott Auckland. This superb hotel provides the perfect place to unwind and connect with friends and family. Featuring 286 guest rooms including 15 suites, which boast views out over Auckland CBD, be welcomed with warm and genuine service encouraging guests to revitalize mind, body and spirit during their stay.

JW Marriott Auckland is currently looking for a passionate and hands-on **Director of Food & Beverage** (DOFB) to fully overlook and manage the function including Culinary, Restaurants/Bars, Room Service and Banquets/Catering. As a Department Head, the DOFB will work alongside the leadership team of the hotel to ensure food and beverage/culinary operation meets the brand’s target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, and focuses on growing revenues and maximizing the financial performance of the department.

With a direct reporting to the Director of Operations, the DOFB will be part of an exciting beautification journey which consists of several new F&B projects (standalone Japanese restaurant, Executive Lounge, Lobby & Bar). The DOFB will also be collaborating on these projects with key F&B leaders such as Executive Chef and Restaurant Managers, in which the incumbent is responsible for mentoring and developing.

**What are we looking for?**
- Previous experience in a similar Department Head role within a luxury hotel background
- Ability to influence and manage relevant stakeholders (guests, associates, vendors, owners etc)
- Proven track record of spearheading and maintaining Food & Beverage results

**What is in store for you?**
- **Company-paid private insurance** for the incumbent
- Eligible for **Department Head’s Bonus Plan** as per successful KPI achievements
- Eligible for **35% F&B discount** in Marriott Hotels within Asia Pacific
- Eligible for **discounted hotel room rates in Marriott Hotels** globally (8000+ properties)
- **Vast opportunities for growth** within Marriott International (especially with future growth projected for New Zealand for e.g. Moxy Auckland)
- Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work,** begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.