ROLE SUMMARY:   This is a senior role, which supervises the daily operation of a customer facing information and retail services business, which benefits from 10% of the total footfall to BVSH&BVSZ.  The position holder will develop close relationships with Shanghai/Suzhou Village teams, with the purpose of growing sales, and maximizing the profitability of theBVSH&BVSZ through the Retail offer and supporting services.  Key interaction will be required with the Retail, Marketing/Tourism Teams, as well as the Community Relations Director to gather background knowledge, support & develop new initiatives, whilst also actively influencing positive business decisions.  The successful role holder should model outstanding leadership, excellence in customer service, F&B services, exemplary Retail Store Standards, as well as high levels of team engagement & performance.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                                             ·       Collaborate closelywith The Apartmentmanager and F&B Manager on daily operations, ensuring seamless servicedelivery and quality control of food and beverage offerings ·       Supervise theday-to-day operations of the F&B outlets, maintaining a high standard ofVIP hospitality service and overseeing staff to ensure exceptional guestexperiences ·      Analyze ourcustomer competitor requirements and positioning, create services to be competitive ·      Interpret trends tofacilitate planning a promotional calendar for all seasonal services; ·      Oversee staffing ona daily basis in partnership with the The Apartment Manager ·       Continuouslymonitor competitor F&B services to ensure that our offerings remaininnovative and maintain a leadership position in the market ·       Build and maintaineffective networks across all departments, facilitating collaboration andcoordination to enhance the overall F&B service delivery ·       Engage with theF&B team on the floor to understand operational basics, identify areas forimprovement, and streamline processes to increase efficiency and guestsatisfaction   SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 1.    F&B experience is a must 2.    Proven track record of operating as a successful Tourism / Hospitality Manager 3.    Strong hospitality/customer care skills 4.    Career defined by a Tourism & Hospitality background 5.    Strong commercial acumen and the ability to deliver at a strategic level, with sound analytical insights 6.    Transformational leader, fully conversant in the change process and an inspiring presence 7.    Experience of sales in a Tourism/Retail setting, with the ability to motivate and drive the sales team 8.    Tourism background particularly on the strategy and execution of the SZV operation 9.    Demonstrable track record of effective people management 10. Ability to plan, prioritize effectively 11. Able to work individually or as part of a team 12. Operates both operationally and strategically, as required 13. Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills, delivering with impact & influence 14. Exemplary critical thinking skills and solution orientated 15. Demonstrates drive, resilience and flexibility when working in a dynamic a fast paced environment 16. Flexibility in terms of working hours & pattern (including weekends and Bank Holidays 17. Interest in and knowledge of the local area 18. Experience in a premium environment or market leading tourism destination 19. Intuitively understands the importance of excellence of customer experience/hospitality. 20. Easily collaborates across multi-functional teams, internally and externally 21. Manages effectively across primary internal linkages, such as, Community Relations Tourism Retail, Marketing 22. Act as an ambassador for Value Retail 23. Strong cultural awareness 24. Fluent in English and local Village language - other European languages advantageous 25. Computer literate and fully competent in preparing regular reporting (statistical & financial)