Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Role summary

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The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage supports the overall management of restaurants, bars, banquets, and room service at Pullman Jakarta Indonesia Thamrin CBD. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in hospitality, several years of food and beverage leadership experience, strong knowledge of hotel operations, budgeting, cost control, and service standards, plus excellent English and communication skills. The successful candidate is expected to lead and motivate teams, maintain high guest satisfaction, coordinate with kitchens and other departments, manage revenue and expenses, uphold hygiene and safety standards, and contribute to creative promotions and business growth. Flexibility, commercial awareness, problem-solving ability, and a hands-on approach are important in this senior operational role.

About the employer

Pullman Jakarta Indonesia Thamrin CBD is an upscale international hotel located in central Jakarta, one of Indonesia’s main business and cultural districts. The property operates under Pullman, Accor’s premium brand designed for business and leisure travelers who value contemporary design, efficient service, and work-life balance. The hotel serves corporate guests, tourists, events, meetings, and local dining customers through its accommodation, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, and wellness services. As part of Accor, a global hospitality group, the hotel follows international standards while adapting its service and food-and-beverage offerings to the Indonesian market. Employees can benefit from a multicultural working environment, structured operational procedures, training opportunities, and potential career mobility across Accor properties. The hotel’s location in Thamrin CBD provides access to major offices, shopping areas, restaurants, public transport, and Jakarta’s central attractions.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelago, and this role is based in Jakarta on Java, the country’s most developed and populous island. Hospitality opportunities are strongest in Jakarta, Bali, Batam, Lombok, and major resort destinations, with demand across hotels, restaurants, events, and tourism services. Indonesian workplace culture generally values courtesy, teamwork, hierarchy, and relationship-building; English is useful in international hotels, while Indonesian greatly helps daily communication. Jakarta offers extensive dining, shopping, entertainment, and professional networking, but also heavy traffic, humidity, and a busy urban lifestyle. Living costs vary considerably, with central Jakarta being more expensive than smaller cities. Foreign employees usually need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate stay visa; working without authorization is not permitted. Relocation commonly involves employer support, medical checks, document legalization, and accommodation planning. Bali and other islands offer a more relaxed lifestyle, but Jakarta provides broader corporate and career opportunities.