Director of Food & Beverage

Lead Exceptional Dining Experiences as a Director of Food & Beverage

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to join a prestigious luxury hospitality operation. We are seeking a dynamic Director of Food & Beverage who is passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences, leading high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence across multiple food and beverage outlets.

As the Director of Food & Beverage, you will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional service standards, strong financial performance, and memorable dining experiences. The successful Director of Food & Beverage will inspire and develop teams while maintaining the highest levels of quality, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all food and beverage operations, including restaurants, bars, private dining experiences, and special events.
Develop and implement operational strategies that support business objectives and enhance guest satisfaction.
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop food and beverage team members.
Drive service excellence through coaching, performance management, and continuous training.
Monitor inventory, purchasing, stock control, and cost management to maximise profitability.
Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health standards.
Review and enhance menus, beverage programs, and guest offerings in collaboration with culinary teams.
Oversee wine, beverage, and specialty product programs while ensuring proper storage and service standards.
Manage budgets, labour costs, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Handle guest feedback professionally and implement solutions to continually improve the guest experience.
Maintain strong collaboration with departmental leaders to achieve overall business goals.

Candidate Profile

The ideal Director of Food & Beverage will possess:

A degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Management, Food & Beverage Management, or a related field.
Significant leadership experience within luxury hotels, resorts, or high-end hospitality environments.
Strong business acumen with proven success managing budgets and profitability.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
A passion for guest service and creating exceptional dining experiences.
Experience leading diverse teams and driving positive workplace culture.
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented Director of Food & Beverage to take the next step in their hospitality career within a respected luxury operation. The successful Director of Food & Beverage will have the opportunity to influence service standards, develop exceptional teams, and make a significant impact on the overall guest experience.

Apply today to explore this exciting Director of Food & Beverage opportunity.

The Next Steps?

Interested? Simply apply with your CV/Resume, and the New Recruits team will reach out for a confidential pre screening discussion. We will explore your background, your culinary philosophy, and your aspirations to ensure the ideal match. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams.

About New Recruits International Ltd.

Founded in 2020, our agency specialises in recruiting elite talent across construction, engineering, hospitality, and corporate support throughout the Caribbean and the Americas. We are driven by passion, quality, integrity, collaboration, and discretion, consistently matching exceptional professionals with world class opportunities.

Director of Food and Beverage