About the Role
Manage the day-to-day operations of a DO & CO Lounge, overseeing all personnel and ensuring exceptional customer experiences.
Responsibilities
- Manage all personnel in the Lounge, including Food and Beverages, Finance, and client relations.
- Ensure customer expectations are consistently exceeded.
- Conduct weekly meetings with teams for quality management.
- Plan, manage, lead, deliver, and present food and beverages according to specifications.
- Manage, guide, and coach staff for efficient Lounge operation.
- Lead the Lounge team, including Hosts, Front of House, Chefs, and Supervisors.
- Ensure rota completion, staff training, and operational management.
- Supervise work to ensure smooth lounge operation.
- Deliver training to all Lounge employees.
- Ensure the quality of food and guest services, including hygiene and cleanliness.
- Interact with Lounge members to ensure they are central to the operation.
- Manage compliance with Health and Safety and Food Safety regulations.
- Add value through innovation and pro-activeness.
- Complete monthly reports for the client.
- Provide solutions to operational airport challenges.
- Manage the contract financially and work towards targets.
- Manage staff performance through one-to-one meetings and appraisals.
- Attend meetings with Senior management and ensure policies for stock management are in place.
- Analyze business trends and competitors to enhance customer experience.
- Manage employee relations issues.
- Provide precise and accurate reporting to the Executive Team and Head Office.
- Take responsibility for actions, support the team, and celebrate successes.
Requirements
- Role model ability with leadership skills.
- Willingness to roll up sleeves and provide service with a problem-solving mentality.
- Experience in delivering and running a 5-star service operation.
- Food and Beverage experience is essential.
- Passion for high-end cuisine, food, and exceptional service.
- Well-presented, professional individual with a can-do, positive attitude.
- Ability to be a positive change champion, identifying impact areas and supporting strategies.
- Meticulous attention to detail and data-driven approach.
- Ability to influence different departments to implement and track DO & CO standards.
- Build strong relationships with colleagues, mentor, and motivate the team.
- Clear and engaging communicator with strong written and verbal English.
- Flexible thinking, efficient decision-making, and ability to handle change.
- Great understanding and working knowledge of the department with a hands-on approach.
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Food and Beverage Management
- Financial Management
- Client Relations
- Quality Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Operational Management
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Food Safety Compliance
- Innovation
- Reporting
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Mentoring
- Data Analysis
Location
- On-site
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Management experience
- 5-star service operation experience
- Food and Beverage experience
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- On-Site Free Meals
- In-house training opportunities
- Genuine career development opportunities (national and international)
About the Company
- Our production unit offers top-tier luxury airline catering that is elegant and sophisticated.
- We are dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience for discerning passengers.
- We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options.
- A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
- The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market.
Equal Opportunity
- DO & CO is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
