Senior Director, Fleet F&B Operations

Royal Caribbean Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking a Senior Director of Food and Beverage Operations to lead the development and continuous improvement of restaurant concepts, service standards, and guest experiences across the fleet and shoreside operations. This role directs a cross-functional team and collaborates with Culinary, Beverage and Operations Excellence to elevate hospitality performance.

The role requires a master’s degree in a related field and 10–15 years in senior hospitality leadership, with a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Hospitality or related field required.
• 10–15 years in hospitality leadership roles with dining services or restaurant operations preferred.
• Fluent English communication and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Fleet-wide Restaurant Operations both shipboard and shoreside.
• Develop and update SOPs, guidelines, and training programs for F&B operations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to drive revenue and improve margins.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality operations

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Staff development

Education

Master’s degree in Hospitality or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking a Senior Director of Food and Beverage Operations to lead the development and continuous improvement of restaurant concepts, service standards, and guest experiences across the fleet and shoreside operations. This role directs a cross-functional team and collaborates with Culinary, Beverage and Operations Excellence to elevate hospitality performance.

The role requires a master’s degree in a related field and 10–15 years in senior hospitality leadership, with a