Team Leader - Al Muntaha - Jumeirah Burj Al Arab

For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality market with its unwavering Stay Different brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, including the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities.

In response to the evolving preferences of travellers today, Jumeirah Group is also pivoting towards the rapidly growing wellness tourism sector. Grounded in the principles of lifelong learning, longevity, and inclusivity, Jumeirah Group is re-fashioning its approach to position wellness as not just an accompaniment to its guests' stays, but a central tenet of their overall experience. With 13 award-winning Talise Spas nestled across Jumeirah Group’s properties, this transformation is evident in the group’s current endeavours to integrate wellbeing into every facet of the guest journey.

Beyond holistic wellbeing and spa experiences, the Group’s expansive portfolio also includes Jumeirah Restaurants, a Dubai-based full-service hospitality provider with 85 acclaimed food and beverage brands, ranging from casual dining venues to Michelin starred fine dining concepts; J Club, Dubai’s leading lifestyle and wellness destination; Jumeirah One, the Group’s dedicated recognition and rewards programme; and The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, the region’s only fully accredited third-level academic institution delivering specialised degree programmes in hospitality management.

As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments as we solidify our legacy as a trailblazer in both luxury hospitality and wellness.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader to join the F&B Service Team in Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Supervises effectiveness of workflow and sequence of service during service periods and provides constant hands-on support.
• Supervises closely and monitors the cashiering function of the outlet to ensure compliance with JI Cashiering Procedures.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and respond to customer feedback and complaints.
• Inform the Outlet Manager / Assistant Manager of any complaints or negative feedback from guests after they first try to resolve them.
• Conduct performance evaluations of colleagues, training of colleagues, guidance, coaching and counselling of colleagues.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of F&B SOPs and ensure these are upheld at all times through constant observation and coaching.
• Conduct the pre-service shift briefing in the absence of the Outlet Manager / Assistant Manager.
• Ensure opening and closing checklists are completed on a daily basis.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• One year of experience in the same position in a restaurant sector: within a 5-star hotel, luxury restaurant, or upscale bar setting.
• Fluent in English and an additional international language is a plus.
• Knowledge of Food and Beverage applications: Micros and Sevenrooms.
• Passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.