Assistant F&B Premium Manager (Freelance)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Legends Global teams across the world are innate problem solvers and people who thrive on the excitement of developing events that create opportunity and connection. We are meticulous planners, innovative thinkers, relationship specialists and acutely experienced business leaders who love what they do.

At Legends Global, we love events, it's what we do. It's a part of our DNA and what drives us.

This role involves:

• Ensure the highest levels of guest satisfaction at the suite’s levels including Live Lounge and Dine & View.

• Direct Suites staff in the areas of service and operational duties and will work closely with other departments such as guest experience, culinary and events to ensure that Suites operations run smoothly.

• Ensures that standards for quality, service, timeliness, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance are met for food service within the suites seating areas including Live Lounge and Dine & View.

• Provide hands-on management and oversight during events and will organize and support post-event closing of the suites including Live lounges and Dine & View.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Suites (including Live Lounges, Elevate Deck, and Dine & View): Lead event and non-event day operations, oversee comprehensive planning (staff, menus, and setup), develop bespoke VIP packages, and build strong relationships with suite holders and key clientele.

• Food & Beverage: Plan and manage beverage stock levels, analyze menu performance to optimize A la carte selections, develop deluxe bar and wine packages, and oversee F&B recruitment, budgeting, and standard operating procedures.

• Reporting & Planning: Forecast sales and spending per head, plan manpower and stock par levels for each event, and complete post-event debrief reports and quality checklists.

As part of our commitment to national talent development, this position is open to UAE National applicants, and we strongly encourage qualified professionals to apply.

This role is on a freelancer agreement, and it requires the candidate to have their own visa / sponsorship. A detailed job description can be found below.

ABOUT YOU

Everyday our people are responsible for delivering extraordinary experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.

You will have a shared values and people-centric mind set and genuinely want to make a difference. That's what makes you stand out from the crowd and why we want to meet with you.

You should have:

Qualifications:

• Degree or certification in hospitality, business or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a managerial role in F&B.

• Must have previous experience in a license restaurant preferably in clubs.

• Previous experience in the UAE, preferably in the event industry.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Fluent in English.

• Arabic is a plus.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Ability to work unsupervised.

• Strong presentation and communication skills.

• IT literate including the full Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to work with multicultural team.

• Listening skills.

• Creative thinking.

• Influential communicator.

Personal Qualities:

• Friendly and amicable personality.

• Excellent listening and communication skills at all levels.

• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent personal presentation and grooming.

• Willingness to work as a team member and accept direction.

• Can do attitude without compromise of safety.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.