Director Food & Beverage (gn)

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Permanent employment contract

Competitive compensation package

Complimentary parking

Vacation payment and annual bonus

Corporate Benefits

Regular development opportunities

Worldwide hotel discounts

Zusammenfassung

IHG Hotels & Resorts is looking for a Director of Food & Beverage for their luxury hotel in Berlin. In this role, you will lead operations, manage extensive teams, and ensure high guest satisfaction across multiple outlets.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of leadership experience, a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management or culinary arts, and proficiency in German and English. The position offers a permanent contract along with a competitive compensation package and various benefits.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years of related leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher education in Hotel Management, culinary arts, or related field.
• Proficiency in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Direct everyday activity, plan and assign work ensuring optimal staffing numbers.
• Ensure food and beverage equipment is maintained and operational.
• Assist in preparing the hotel’s annual budget and departmental goals.

Kenntnisse

German proficiency

English proficiency

Leadership

Team development

Financial management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management or culinary arts

Tools

Food service permit

Alcohol awareness certification

Jobbeschreibung

Director of Food & Beverage

In our award‑winning luxury hotel, we are seeking a Director of Food & Beverage to lead activity, develop teams, and drive guest satisfaction.

What you will do:

People

• Direct everyday activity, plan and assign work ensuring staffing numbers are optimal.
• Develop your team through coaching, feedback, and performance goals.
• Train colleagues to meet compliance and standards.
• Foster a great working environment and link departments to create a one‑team mindset.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication with other departments.
• Recommend or initiate any HR related actions where needed.

Guest Experience

• Ensure food and beverage equipment is operational, cleaned, and maintained.
• Guarantee banquet/convention spaces are clean, stocked, and ready for anticipated business volume; notify engineering of maintenance needs.
• Establish and achieve quality and guest satisfaction goals; address guest requests and complaints to maintain high satisfaction.
• Analyze guest insights to identify expectations and enhance loyalty.
• Communicate regularly with guests to ensure expectations are met.

Responsible Business

• Manage food and beverage marketing programs and participate in system‑wide initiatives.
• Monitor competitor activity and industry innovation; review menu design with the Assistant Director.
• Secure and properly store food and drinks, maintaining stock levels to reduce waste.
• Handle inventory procedures, determining minimum and maximum stocks.
• Perform ad‑hoc duties as required.
• Serve as manager on duty.

Financial

• Assist in preparing the hotel’s annual budget and departmental goals.
• Monitor budget and control expenses, focusing on food, beverage, and labor costs.
• Identify additional sales opportunities with the catering office.
• Drive promotions that deliver great dining experiences at good value.
• Ensure credit and financial transactions are handled securely.

Accountabilities: This is the highest Food & Beverage leadership role within a large luxury convention hotel, overseeing extensive teams across multiple major restaurants, kitchens, and banquet operations, and serving on the hotel’s Executive Committee.

What We need from you:

• 4+ years of related leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher education in Hotel Management, culinary arts, or related field
• Proficiency in German and English
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card, as required by local law

What we offer:

• Permanent employment contract
• Competitive compensation package
• Complimentary parking based on availability
• Vacation payment and annual bonus
• Corporate Benefits
• Orientation seminar and intensive training
• Regular development opportunities
• Room for personal & professional development
• Exchange and transfer options within IHG
• Worldwide hotel discounts at over 6000 IHG Hotels and restaurants
• Dry cleaning allowance
• Regular team events and parties
• Well‑balanced buffet and free hot and soft drinks in staff restaurant

Location: InterContinental Berlin, Budapester Strasse 2, 10787 Berlin, Germany.