Director of Food & Beverage - F&B Director

Job Title: Director of Food & Beverage - Luxury resort in Sardinia

Company

CØMPΛNIUM Hospitality is looking for a Director of F&B on on behalf of a client, an ultra luxury hotel group

Contract Details: Full time, permanent

Requirements

Please apply to the position only if:

• You speak Italian
• You can legally work in this country
• You have a solid experience in Food & Beverage as Director or Assistant Director of F&B
• You have an experience with luxury / ultra luxury hotel group

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of F&B to join the team of our client.

As the Director of Food & Beverage, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the F&B department withing the hotel.

The location is on an island: Sardinia

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead the creation of the F&B concept for the entire resort, working with the Culinary Chef, the hotel's Management, taking into account the Group vision and the local specificities and market opportunities.

• In accordance with the defined concept/s, and progressively review the identity of each venue by setting up new service standards, menus and art de la table during the white label operation and for the Brand  reflagging

• Be the main operations lead during renovation and construction works for all matters pertaining to F&B design - kitchen, BOH areas, flows, etc. and the sourcing of all relevant FF&E and OS&E

General F&B operations

• Ensure the profitability, efficiency and creativity in each Food and Beverage outlet including banquet functions, outside catering events and in-room dining.

• Maintain a team of well-trained and motivated colleagues in order to deliver a high level of service according to Hotel's standards.

• Partner with Sales & Marketing to increase exposure and coverage of the Food & Beverage outlets in various local and international media.

• Approve menus, prices and promotional events for all Food & Beverage outlets in order to maximize revenue generating opportunities.

• Analyze and control food and beverage cost in order to achieve financial targets.

• Identify areas for improvement in service and food & beverage quality by reviewing various service quality audit reports, direct guest feedback and guest incident reports, and formulate action plans.

• To encourage proactive, efficient and effective inter-departmental communication in order to promote a climate of teamwork and enthusiasm.

• To ensure customer satisfaction from arrival to departure in accordance to standards, policies and procedures, and Leading Quality Assurance (LQA).

• To conduct and assist colleagues counseling and disciplinary procedures in accordance with Hotel's procedures.

• To ensure that Hotel's grooming and appearance standards are implemented and maintained to reflect an image of professionalism and care.

• Stay attentive to market trends in culinary arts, beverages and service style in order to induce creativity in the operation.

• To ensure appraisals are carried out as per the company's standards.

• To ensure that the health and safety company standards are maintained and carried out.

• To develop and implement and maintain the Standard Operating Procedures for the Division.

• Meet and greet VIPs and influential clients and ensure there is follow-up on all discussed details.

• Play a dynamic role in daily guest contact and contribute to the guest experience in an active way.

• Be part of the Executive Committee team and provide advice and support in decisions and projects relating to the entire hotel.

• To liaise with the Learning and Development Manager on departmental learning and development needs.

• Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the General Manager from time to time

Reporting 

You will report to the Resident Manager

The ideal candidate would ...

• Lead by example, inspiring and motivating the team, encouraging them to make decisions based on the brand values.
• Be passionate for the job
• Be autonomous, with a strong attention to details and empathy
• Strive for excellence
• Go the extra-mile to provide a high-quality service in line with the standards of the Group

Package 

• Basic salary + bonus + accommodation