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Director of Food & Beverage

Christchurch, CanterburyFull-time2026-09-30 → 2026-10-01

Core

Strategic business leader for the hotel's food and beverage/culinary operation, overseeing restaurants, bars, room service, and banquets to drive revenue and financial performance.

Role type

Director of Food & Beverage (Management)

Builds

Restaurant and bar outlets, banquet services, and catering programs for hotel guests.

Required skills

Strategic planning, financial management, team leadership, customer service management, budgeting, menu development, vendor negotiation, performance coaching, market trend analysis

Preferred skills

Experience opening new venues, managing freestanding restaurants, strong restaurant and bar background, marketing collaboration

Technologies

POS systems, PMS, financial reporting tools, reservation systems

Responsibilities

Develop and implement departmental strategies aligned with brand goals, manage F&B budgets and monitor sales/profit margins, lead and coach the F&B leadership team, ensure exceptional guest service and handle guest feedback, hire and develop F&B staff, coordinate with kitchen and marketing teams, manage inventory and procurement.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & team management