Food and Beverage Director : Luxury Estate, Hampshire

TipTopJob; Lymington; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury estate in Hampshire is seeking a highly skilled Food and Beverage Director to enhance guest experiences across various outlets. This role involves leading a diverse team, managing operations efficiently, and working closely with the executive team to uphold high standards while maximizing profitability. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in luxury settings and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an F and B Director in luxury settings.
• Ability to manage high-volume operations with attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills to engage large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a diverse F and B team for service excellence.
• Oversee multiple dining experiences and events.
• Implement strategies for revenue increase and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Guest service focus

Creativity

Operational management

Job description

Salary: Up to A GBP 75,000 + Bonus

An incredible opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and passionate Food and Beverage Director to join a prestigious luxury estate in the heart of Hampshire. This is a rare chance to take the lead on delivering an exceptional guest journey across multiple F and B outlets in a world:class setting.

As F and B Director, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the estates food and beverage vision, ensuring impeccable service, creativity, and consistency across all restaurants, bars, events, and private dining. You will work closely with the Executive Team to drive standards that reflect the estates reputation for excellence while achieving strong commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a large and diverse F and B team to deliver service excellence.
• Oversee multiple dining experiences, including fine dining, casual outlets, private events, and banqueting.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue, control costs, and maximise profitability.
• Partner with the culinary and events teams to create innovative offerings aligned with the estates luxury positioning.
• Foster a culture of training, development, and recognition within the team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an F and B Director (or strong number two ready to step up) in a luxury hotel, resort, or estate.
• Track record of managing high:volume operations with uncompromising attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and engage large teams.
• Commercially astute, with a balance of financial acumen and guest service focus.
• Passion for hospitality and a commitment to setting new standards of excellence.