Director of Food & Beverage - Taormina

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, a Four Seasons Hotel; Taormina; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Annual incentive plan

Supplementary medical and health保险

Training and development opportunities

Dry cleaning for employee uniforms

Meals available at employee restaurant

ESG events

Employee recognition programs

Global career opportunities

Job summary

Four Seasons San Domenico Palace Taormina seeks a dynamic Director of Food & Beverage to lead the entire F&B division across restaurants, kitchens, stewarding, bar and in-room dining. You will oversee the division and shape menus, offerings and activations while delivering premium guest experiences in a luxury setting.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, monitor performance, control costs, and collaborate with General Management and culinary leaders to maximize guest satisfaction

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading Food & Beverage operations within a 5* luxury hotel or resort environment.
• A leadership style that is authentic, engaging and strategic, based on identified business priorities.
• Creativity and passion for delivering innovative culinary and service experiences that reflect the brand’s standards.
• Ability to balance guest satisfaction with team engagement, fostering an environment where both guests and employees feel genuinely cared for.
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English & Italian

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in the F&B Division
• Participate in the development of the team through personalized monitoring of each member of his or her team and by proposing training actions to improve individual performance
• Work closely with the General Management, Chefs and Beverage Leaders to design the menus, offerings and corporate activations
• Concentrate efforts on maximizing the Department's profit and controlling costs
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control while focusing on creative revenue generation solutions to maximize profit
• Build effective relationships with all key stakeholders and create an environment that supports collaboration and involvement

Skills

F&B leadership

Authentic leadership

Creativity

Languages: English & Italian

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location

Perched on a rocky promontory high above the Ionian Sea, the iconic San Domenico Palace welcomes you to a 14th-century convent reimagined. Swim in our clifftop infinity pool, stroll in magnificent Italian gardens, soak in the history, savour Michelin-starred dining and escape into a Four Seasons world of timeless beauty.

About The Role

We are currently looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented, and innovative professional to take on the role of Director of Food & Beverage.

The Director of Food & Beverage will be a member of the Hotel’s Planning Committee and will oversee the entire division, including our restaurants, kitchens, stewarding, bar, and in-room dining operations.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in the F&B Division
• Participate in the development of the team through personalized monitoring of each member of his or her team and by proposing training actions to improve individual performance
• Work closely with the General Management, Chefs and Beverage Leaders to design the menus, offerings and corporate activations
• Concentrate efforts on maximizing the Department's profit and controlling costs
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control while focusing on creative revenue generation solutions to maximize profit
• Build effective relationships with all key stakeholders and create an environment that supports collaboration and involvement

What You Bring

• Proven experience in leading Food & Beverage operations within a 5*luxury hotel or resort environment.
• A leadership style that is authentic, engaging and strategic, based on identified business priorities
• Creativity and passion for delivering innovative culinary and service experiences that reflect the brand’s standards.
• Ability to balance guest satisfaction with team engagement, fostering an environment where both guests and employees feel genuinely cared for.
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English & Italian

What We Offer

• Annual gross basic salary in the range €70.000,00 - €75.000,00 and a comprehensive benefits package
• Housing allowance for accommodation
• Annual Incentive Plan based on performance objectives
• Supplementary medical and health insurance
• Exceptional training and development opportunities.
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms.
• Meals available at the Employee Restaurant.
• Employee Experience initiatives, including themed parties and ESG events.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Global career opportunities and long-term potential within Four Seasons.

Schedule & Hours

• Full-time position with a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Permanent contract based at San Domenico Palace, Taormina.
• Legal right to work in Italy required.