F&B Sales

Job Description

The F&B Sales role is responsible for promoting the hotel's restaurants, catering, banquet facilities and food-and-beverage packages. Requirements typically include hospitality or sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, customer relationship management ability, and a good understanding of the Jakarta market. Candidates should be confident approaching corporate clients, event organizers and travel partners, preparing quotations, following up leads and achieving revenue targets. Knowledge of hotel sales systems, Indonesian and English communication skills, and an existing local business network are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to be proactive, well presented, commercially focused and able to coordinate closely with culinary, service and event teams.

Company Info

Mercure Jakarta Gatot Subroto is a midscale hotel operated under Accor, one of the world's major hospitality groups. Located in South Jakarta, the property serves business travellers, leisure guests, meetings and social events. Mercure hotels generally combine internationally recognised service standards with local Indonesian design, cuisine and hospitality. The hotel offers accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting or event facilities, and services aimed at both corporate and individual guests. As part of Accor, employees may benefit from structured training, internal mobility, international brand exposure and employee travel programmes, depending on local policy. The Jakarta property operates in a competitive market where relationship building, responsive service and strong knowledge of local businesses are important. The F&B Sales position supports the hotel's commercial performance by attracting dining, banquet and catering customers and strengthening relationships with companies and event planners.

Destination Guide

Indonesia is an archipelago offering varied work and lifestyle choices. Java, especially Jakarta, has the largest concentration of hotel, tourism, finance and corporate jobs, while Bali provides extensive opportunities in resorts, restaurants, wellness and events. Lombok, Batam, Sumatra and Sulawesi also have growing tourism markets. Indonesian workplace culture usually values politeness, teamwork, hierarchy and relationship building. Jakarta offers energetic city life, shopping and dining, but traffic and humidity can be challenging. Bali and other island destinations provide a slower outdoor lifestyle, although salaries may be lower and housing costs can be high in popular areas. Foreign nationals need an employer-sponsored work permit and KITAS; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Candidates should confirm sponsorship, accommodation, insurance, tax arrangements and relocation support before accepting an offer. Learning basic Bahasa Indonesia is highly useful for daily life and professional relationships.