Director of Food & Beverage - Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel (Pre-Opening at Minor International

Vientiane Capital, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food & Beverage Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Team Leadership, Guest Experience, Sanitation Standards, Menu Preparation, Employee Relations, Training Development, Sales Generation, Culinary Collaboration, Market Awareness, Dynamic Team Environment, Coaching, Motivation, Quality Focus

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of more than 536 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travelers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Elewana, Tivoli, NH Hotel Group, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Marriott, and Minor International properties, across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America. Avani Hotels & Resorts is a vibrant upscale brand offering relaxed comfort and contemporary style. Avani was launched in response to an increasingly influential group of discerning travelers who appreciate stylish design and excellent service, but also demand great value. Avani hotels are designed for the way we travel now. And we think it’s all about balance. Balance between coolness and kindness, between design and function, and between service and privacy. Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel set to open in Q2 2026 will bring contemporary style and Laotian flair to the heart of the capital, just minutes from Wat Si Saket, Vientiane Night Market, and Chao Anouvong Park. The hotel’s 197 guest rooms and suites will blend modern design with local touches, offering its guests the choice of four dining venues, including an international all-day dining restaurant, a western comfort food concept and bar, and a Southeast Asian fine-dining restaurant. Guests will enjoy Avani Spa with five treatment rooms, an Avani Fit fitness centre and studio, an outdoor swimming pool, and versatile event spaces including a ballroom for up to 320 guests. Job Description Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done. Minor Hotels employees always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their colleagues. Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are: Planning and Organizing Participate in preparation of the hotel's strategic and marketing plans. Prepare the Food and Beverage Department budget. Ensure that all Minor Hotels Resorts Food & Beverage Standards are being adhered to. Keep aware of trends, systems, practices and equipment in Food and Beverage preparation and service in the hospitality field. Operations To be aware of the best external competitor offerings in the local market, and to continually work with hotel colleagues to improve our own offerings with the goal of being the best in the market for creativity, service, choice, and value for money. Directly responsible for all Restaurants and Catering areas, ensuring a smooth running, profitable operation within the framework of the Hotel. Work closely with Culinary to ensure the products and services are as expected. Supervise the functioning of all Food and Beverage employees, facilities, sales and costs, to ensure maximum departmental profit is achieved. Take personal responsibility for maximizing quality levels of product and service, and guest satisfaction. Attain high sanitation standards throughout the Food and Beverage operation by enforcing Minor Hotels Sanitation Checklist. To ensure that everyone in the departments is properly looking after all hotel property and facilities. To ensure that departments conduct a maintenance inspection on a monthly basis. Supervise and co-ordinate pricing and preparation of menus, beverage and wine lists, and liaise with local suppliers. Administration Establish and maintain effective employee relations. Liaise with HR in all employee matters including interviewing and hiring, employee orientation, performance appraisals, coaching, counselling, and dismissal if necessary to ensure appropriate staffing and productivity. With the hotel training manager, identify training needs and develop and deliver the required training for department employees to meet the needs of the business. Support the training of Departmental Trainers to continue to improve hotel service levels. To be a sales champion for the hotel, generating and following up on business referrals and potential sales leads to maximize business for the hotel. Qualifications 5 years previous Food & Beverage management experience. Strong communication and organizational skills. A positive and energetic attitude. Be able to work under pressure within a dynamic team environment. Be able to coach and motivate members of the Food & Beverage team. An infectious passion for delivering a memorable guest experience. Strong knowledge of luxury and modern trends. Strong leadership and team management skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Passion for leadership. Flexible work attitude Must be quality focused in all aspects of their work-related duties. Must be able to interact with customers and have an outgoing personality. Must have a stable career history. Must currently hold the role applying for. Trackable references to support the role applied for. Previous relevant experience in Southeast Asia strongly preferred. Pre-opening experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

The Director of Food & Beverage will oversee all restaurant and catering operations, ensuring profitability and adherence to standards. They will also participate in strategic planning and budget preparation for the department.