Head of Food & Beverage - Carnoustie nr. Dundee

Carnoustie Golf; Scotland; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A famous golf destination in Scotland is seeking a Head of Food & Beverage to oversee its hospitality operations, including multiple restaurants and bars, with a turnover of £5m. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in high-end hospitality management and exceptional leadership skills. Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £70K, support with accommodation if relocation is needed, and a golf season ticket. Immediate interviews are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £70K

Support with accommodation

Golf season ticket

36 days holiday

Matched pension up to 10%

3x life assurance

Discounts on food, retail, and hospitality

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an F&B Director in a high-end Resort or Premium Sporting/Hospitality Venue.
• Strong financial acumen managing large scale hospitality operations.
• Exceptional leadership and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management and financial performance of a £5m hospitality operation.
• Oversee food and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional service.
• Drive revenue growth and maintain operational compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Customer relationship management

Operational compliance

Job description

Head of Food & Beverage - Carnoustie nr. Dundee

World-Famous Championship Golf & Hospitality Destination

Up to 70K + support with accommodation

Carnoustie is a world‑famous golfing venue, renowned for hosting some of the greatest tournaments in the sport’s history. Alongside championship golf, we operate a high‑quality hotel and hospitality business welcoming guests from across the globe.

We are seeking a hands‑on, ambitious Head of Food & Beverage to lead our world‑class F&B operation.

This is a highly visible, operational and strategic role, responsible for day‑to‑day management and financial performance of a £5m turnover hospitality operation across multiple restaurant and bars.

The Role

• Lead by example, delivering exceptional service, maximising profitability, and ensuring every guest receives a world‑class experience.
• Oversee all food and beverage operations, including restaurants, bars, cellar management, stock control, and waste management
• Manage P&L to deliver budget and mitigate financial risk
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team, ensuring consistent service standards and operational excellence
• Drive revenue growth, upselling, and repeat business through strong customer relationships.
• Work closely with the commercial teams of driving new business, functions and events.
• Planning and delivering the hospitality provision across multiple Championship and high‑profile tournaments.
• Project manage the opening of new standalone bars and restaurants
• Maintain operational compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards
• Collaborate with senior management and Head Chef to develop and implement the F&B strategy
• Influence and drive the food and beverage operation of third‑party providers.
• Promote brand standards internally and externally, acting as an ambassador for Carnoustie

About You

• Proven International or UK based F and B Director experience managing a high‑end Resort or Premium Sporting/Hospitality Venue.
• Strong financial acumen with experience of managing a multi‑million‑pound Hospitality operation.
• Have exceptional leadership and influencing skills working with the Investors and the Board through to the front‑line teams.
• Have a hands‑on approach and a real passion to deliver a best in class hospitality experience.

Benefits

• A competitive basic salary of up to 70K, Support with accommodation if relocation is required.
• Golf season ticket.
• 36 days holiday.
• Matched pension up to10%
• 3x life assurance
• Discounts across food, retail and hospitality

Interviews are immediately available.

The search is being managed by David Peacock at Leisure People who are our retained recruitment partner managing the search on our behalf.