Director of Food & Beverage

• Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Implement and maintain the highest standard operating procedures for all food services.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and guest satisfaction.
• Sets and clearly communicates the strategic direction for the Food & Beverage department in coordination with Hotel Manager and Executive Chef.
• Work closely with Food & Beverage management team to achieve required targets in relation to payroll and GP percentages.
• Work under pressure and be able to maintain all administrative elements required of the role such as scheduling, gross margins, labour margins, performance management and recruitment.
• Oversee the hotel’s conference and events operations
• Provide the highest and most efficient level of service expected by the guest.
• Ensure each outlet is staffed sufficiently.
• Oversee all restaurant functions and your team throughout the service.
• Brief team and ensuring outlets are set to the required standard.
• Set performance goals, conduct regular evaluations, and provide guidance for professional development.
• Resolve staff and customer concerns quickly and efficiently.
• Develop and manage the F&B budget in line with forecasts.

The successful candidate will:

• Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role in a 5 star resort.
• Full flexibility – this is a full-time role, flexibility and shift work is required.
• A real understanding of hotel operation.
• Service oriented with an eye for details, passion and innovative for Food & Beverage
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills with excellent spoken & written English.
• Outgoing, bubbly and confidence in dealing with a range of customers.
• A structured and organized approach to work planning.

Why work for this organisation?

• To be part of the companies large global hospitality network.
• Additional annual leave with service.
• Refer a Friend bonus of €250.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor Hotels worldwide.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Strong team focus and team atmosphere.
• Meals and uniform are provided.
• Free parking.
• Social events organised throughout the year in line with our successful Awards and Recognition Scheme.
• Training is provided both on-the-job and through organised training seminars with both internal and external trainers.
• Salary c €85k +bonus