Director of Food & Beverage

Job Description

A great opportunity to join as a Director of F&B at a Luxury 5 star hotel in Venice

The Director of F&B reports directly to the Hotel's General Manager and is part of the Excom Team.

As Director of F&B you will be responsible for the smooth and profitable operation.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to :

• Supervise daily operations of all F&B venues.
• Monitor guest satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Supervise recruitment, lead talent development and performance management, suggest training necessities.
• Manage budgets, financial performance, and forecasts.
• Develop new F&B strategies to keep on improving quality and guest satisfaction while monitoring market trends and competitor activities.
• Provide leadership, vision, and direction in a period when many of the F&B venues will undergo a full renovation project.
• Always ensure the execution of the Leading Quality Assurance standards and action plans for improvements when necessary.
• Collaborate with Finance and Purchasing to maintain budget compliance.

Requirements

Our requirements for this position are :

• Extensive experience in F&B leadership roles, international experience within luxury hotels or resorts is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in managing high-quality F&B venues.
• Italian speaking is a must as fluency in English; a good knowledge of French will be beneficial.
• Ability to lead, support, and motivate the team in a period of renovation.
• Strong guest service orientation.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Remarkable problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good understanding of inventory, cost control, and budgeting.

Benefits

Benefits :

• Permanent contract with competitive allowances.
• Bonus scheme.
• Accommodation.
• Life and health insurance.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

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