Director of Food And Beverage

InterContinental Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Dublin in Ballsbridge seeks an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to lead every aspect of our hotel dining operations. You will manage staffing, budgeting, menus and marketing programs, driving revenue through memorable guest experiences and mentoring a high-performing team.

The role requires at least five years in F&B management and a strategic, guest-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a Food & Beverage Management role.
• Proven ability to lead diverse F&B teams and operations.
• Strong budgeting, revenue generation and menu development skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day staffing requirements, plan and assign work, and set performance goals.
• Lead local F&B marketing programmes and promotions; monitor trends and adjust menus.
• Conduct inventory procedures and determine stock levels for F&B and related assets.
• Prepare and monitor the annual departmental budget; control food, beverage and labor costs.
• Identify sales opportunities with the catering office to boost revenue through great dining experiences.

Skills

Staff Management

Budgeting

Marketing & Promotions

Menu Design

Leadership

Job description

The 5* InterContinental Hotel (part of the MHL Hotel Collection) is currently recruiting for a passionate Director of Food & Beverage to join their team.

The InterContinental Dublin is located in the leafy suburbs of Ballsbridge, within close proximity to the RDS, Aviva Stadium and is on a frequently serviced bus & DART line. At InterContinental, we place a great deal of importance on assembling the best team possible. We hire motivated people, train them to perform their jobs superbly and create a working environment where they can flourish – guided by passionately held goals, beliefs and principles. InterContinental can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of – an opportunity to build a lifelong career that has both global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.

InterContinental employees make the difference for our guests by creatively demonstrating our culture of service excellence. It is this culture that sets us apart from our competitors; an intangible quality that keeps our valued guests returning again and again and drives us to deliver the best service in the industry.

Main Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Manage day-to-day staffing requirements, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance.
• Manage local food and beverage marketing programmes for the hotel; participate in and maintain system-wide food and beverage marketing programmes and promotions. Monitor local competitors and industry trends. Review and approve menu design and concepts with Executive Chef.
• Conduct proper food and beverage inventory procedures. Determine minimum and maximum stocks for all food, beverage, material, and equipment.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans. Monitor budget and control expenses with a focus on food, beverage, and labour costs.
• In partnership with the catering office, identify additional sales opportunities to enhance revenue. Drive promotions that deliver great dining experiences for guests at a good value.

Must have at least 5 years experience in a Food & Beverage Management position.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are only able to contact candidates whose experience and profile closely match the requirements of the role. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest and for taking the time to apply.