Food & Beverage Director - Luxury Estate, Hampshire

COREcruitment; England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury estate in Hampshire is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Director to shape and execute its F&B vision. The role involves leading a diverse team, overseeing multiple dining experiences, and developing strategies to enhance revenue and service excellence. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in luxury settings and a passion for hospitality.

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an F&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.
• Passion for hospitality and a commitment to setting new standards of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a large and diverse F&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 maximize profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Guest Service Focus

Operational Management

Job description

Food & Beverage Director – Luxury Estate, Hampshire

Salary: Up to £75,000 + Bonus

An incredible opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and passionate Food & 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&B outlets in a world-class setting.

As F&B Director, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the estate’s 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 estate’s reputation for excellence while achieving strong commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a large and diverse F&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 estate’s luxury positioning.
• Foster a culture of training, development, and recognition within the team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an F&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.