Assistant Director of Food & Beverage - Luxury 5* Hotel, Scotland

COREcruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to support leadership in delivering exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will oversee operations, lead and inspire teams, and ensure compliance with high luxury service standards. This role requires experience in a similar position within a 5-star property, a passion for hospitality, and strong financial acumen.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exceptional benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience as F&B Manager or Assistant F&B Director in a 5-star property.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and guest engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of luxury service standards and brand positioning.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the strategic direction and day-to-day management of all F&B outlets.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing departmental leaders and their teams.
• Driving guest satisfaction and service excellence across all dining experiences.

Skills

Leadership skills

Guest engagement skills

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Job description

Assistant Director of Food & Beverage – Luxury 5 * Hotel, Scotland

Location: Scotland
Salary: Competitive + exceptional benefits

Join one of Scotland’s most prestigious five-star hotels as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, supporting the strategic and operational leadership of a world-class F&B offering.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate, forward-thinking hospitality professional to play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences across multiple award-winning restaurants, bars, private dining, and events spaces.

As Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, you’ll work closely with the Director of F&B to oversee the full operation, ensuring flawless service, innovation, and profitability across all outlets. You’ll lead and inspire a talented team, drive excellence in standards, and support the hotel’s positioning as a leading culinary destination in Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the strategic direction and day-to-day management of all F&B outlets
• Leading, mentoring, and developing departmental leaders and their teams
• Driving guest satisfaction and service excellence across all dining experiences
• Overseeing financial performance, cost controls, and productivity measures
• Collaborating with the culinary team to deliver creative and memorable concepts
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and licensing regulations

Requirements

• Previous experience as F&B Manager or Assistant F&B Director in a 5-star property
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and guest engagement skills
• Strong understanding of luxury service standards and brand positioning
• Financial acumen and a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Passion for food, drink, and creating memorable guest experiences