Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay has appointed Andrew Vieira as director of food and beverage (F&B) to head the property’s culinary operation.

Highly driven, dynamic, and with a keen eye for detail, Vieira comes with 14 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having handled a range of F&B management roles in London and the UAE. After starting in his home town London, Vieira moved to the Middle East with Jumeirah Group where he served for six years, followed by a three-year stint with Emaar Hospitality at The Address Downtown.

Prior to joining Steigenberger, Andrew served as F&B manager at The Meydan Hotel for two years, working closely with the leadership team to maximise financial performance, and implement property-wide strategies to put the hotel’s venues on the map.

Vieira’s training and experience has been supplemented with courses in revenue management, as well as food safety and hospitality management. Starting at grass-roots level, Vieira has come to be known as a creative and innovative thinker, displaying a practical approach to problem solving. He is a hands-on manager and a strong team-builder.

“We are delighted to welcome Andrew aboard. Andrew brings a world of hotel experience and zest for life to our team. He is able to respond quickly to the constantly changing culinary scene in Dubai and will be key in ensuring that our F&B offering remains the talk of the town.” said Stephen Meredith, general manager.

Speaking about his new appointment, Vieira said: “I have been blessed with opportunities to work in every corner of the F&B business, and I get a real kick out of driving new challenges to completion.

I am delighted to take up the position of director of food and beverage of Steigenberger, with its unique outlets, exceptional standards of German hospitality, and prime position within Business Bay. This is a great time for me to join this talented team.” - TradeArabia News Service