Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. About the location: Four Seasons Hotel Dalian is situated in the beautiful coastal city of Dalian, nestled in the heart of the Donggang CBD in Northern China. Adjacent to the bustling Renmin Road business district and the International Conference Center, this vital hub encompasses important industries such as business, finance, information, headquarters economy, and tourism sightseeing, marking it as a significant economic core area in Dalian. The hotel features six distinctive restaurants and bars, located on the first floor and floors 39 to 41. These diverse establishments encompass Chinese, Western, and Japanese culinary styles, along with an exquisite bakery, a specialty bar, and a lobby lounge with skyline views, offering an indulgent city lifestyle. The Four Seasons Hotel Dalian is looking for Assistant Director of Food & Beverage who shares a passion for excellence and who infuse enthusiasm into everything they do. We hire motivated people who we train to perform superbly, while we create an environment where they can flourish. Ultimately, our culture breeds success, and rewards it in many different ways. We encourage and expect all of our employees to behave consistently in a manner which demonstrates: Commitment to supportive teamwork and open communication Responsibility for ongoing enhancement of their skills and performance Recognition of personal accountability for their own actions and the outcomes of those actions An understanding of the effect of their behavior on our guests, their fellow employees and the reputation of the Company Join our team We demonstrate our beliefs most meaningfully in the way we treat each other and by the example we set for one another. In all our interactions with our colleagues, we seek to deal with others as we would have them deal with us." Four Seasons Hotel Dalian provides employees with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our guests. We have been ranked in FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to work for since 1998. Key Responsibilities 1.The ability to be visible in the operation, recognize and maintain relationships with regular guests as well as cultivate relationships with new patrons. 2.The ability to work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage, Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to design an effective menu and wine list while ensuring excellent product quality at a fair price. 3.Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments. Preferred Skill and Qualification <1.College> degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required. 2.Two to three years previous experience in multiple food & beverage department head positions. 3.Requires a working knowledge of division operations. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job. 4.Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems. 5.Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language. 6.Mandarin speaking is a must and work authorization in China is required. Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons – Visit us: The management level for this position is: Department Head The Location for this position is: Dalian Want to know more about living and working in this destination? Check out the Living Abroad website. /VE