Director of Food & Beverage

Director of Food & Beverage

Salary: €60-80K

Location: Dublin

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide visionary leadership to the F&B team, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee daily operations across all F&B outlets, ensuring consistent quality, service, hygiene, and ambiance.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue, control costs, and optimize profitability.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and culinary teams to design innovative menus and seasonal offerings.
• Monitor guest feedback and ensure prompt resolution of service issues.
• Lead recruitment, training, and development of F&B staff to uphold service excellence and brand standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, licensing laws, and hotel policies.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and performance reports for the department.
• Collaborate with Sales, Events, and Marketing teams to create successful promotions and events.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and oversee procurement of high-quality products.

Candidate:

• Proven experience in F&B leadership within a luxury or 5-star hospitality environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or related field
• Strong operational background with a deep understanding of food, wine, and beverage trends.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and team development skills.
• Financial acumen with a track record of driving revenue and managing large-scale budgets.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Proficient in F&B management software and MS Office.

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