Director of Food and Beverage
Core
Lead the overall success of the Food & Beverage Division including The Club Lounge, In Room Dining, Spa Bar, Orangery & Gordon Ramsey restaurant to maximize sales, profits, and guest satisfaction.
Role type
Director of Food and Beverage
Builds
Food and beverage operations, menus, wine lists, promotions, and service standards for a luxury hotel resort.
Domain
Luxury Hospitality / Hotel Management
Required skills
Financial and cost control, menu development, staffing and labor forecasting, crisis management, tender deal negotiations, recruitment leadership, social media ambassadorship, operational planning.
Preferred skills
Forbes, LQA, and five-star hotel experience, strong culinary and beverage knowledge.
Technologies
Computer literacy tools for financial forecasting and budgeting.
Responsibilities
Plan and direct F&B operations to balance service excellence with profitability; prepare and achieve the hotel's Business Plan including Operating and Capital Budgets; oversee menu and wine list development; coordinate F&B capital projects; monitor staffing levels and productivity; lead tender negotiations for spirits and wine; actively participate in recruitment for F&B positions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC