Food & Beverage Supervisor

Role summary

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The Food & Beverage Supervisor oversees daily restaurant, bar, banquet, or room-service operations and supports the delivery of excellent guest experiences. Requirements typically include previous hospitality or food-and-beverage experience, supervisory capability, good spoken English, knowledge of service standards, and an understanding of hygiene, safety, and point-of-sale procedures. Arabic or other languages may be an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to lead and train colleagues, organize shifts, monitor service quality, handle guest concerns professionally, control stock and wastage, coordinate with the kitchen and other departments, and maintain Marriott and Le Méridien standards. Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and changing shifts is essential.

About the employer

Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort is a beachfront Marriott International property located on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates, near Al Aqah and Fujairah. The resort combines Mediterranean-inspired design with a relaxed coastal setting, offering guest rooms, restaurants, bars, leisure facilities, pools, a private beach, and event services. As part of the Le Méridien brand, it focuses on creative destination experiences, stylish hospitality, and thoughtful service. The resort welcomes international leisure travelers, families, groups, and business guests. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop their careers through Marriott’s global training and hospitality systems. Food and beverage teams are central to the guest experience and support several dining outlets, banquets, and resort events.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers extensive coastal and resort employment opportunities in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Sharjah. Hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, construction, technology, healthcare, and finance are major job sectors. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a large international community; modest dress and respect for local customs are important. Lifestyle ranges from busy city living to quieter beach and mountain communities. Most expatriate employees enter on an employer-sponsored work visa, with the company usually arranging medical checks, Emirates ID processing, and residency formalities. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, transport, insurance, annual leave, and return-flight provisions before accepting an offer. Fujairah and Al Aqah provide a relaxed coastal lifestyle, outdoor activities, and lower living costs than Dubai, though entertainment and public transport are more limited.