Richard Lynch Consulting are recruiting a Director of Food & Beverage. This role involves leading the management team for food and beverage outlets, ensuring service and hygiene standards are met, and managing the total food and beverage sales budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the department and ensure ongoing training and development of all team members.

• Maintain excellent communication within your department and with other departments, liaising regularly with senior management.

• Achieve food and beverage gross profit margin each month.

• Maximise revenue by effectively managing hotel operations across food and beverage outlets.

• Manage payroll costs for the department.

• Organise the efficient operation of all food and beverage outlets in the hotel.

• Ensure staff communication and training.

• Develop the department further.

• Be a visible, strong presence across food and beverage outlets, mobilising and providing direction to your departmental managers.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience in bars and restaurants.

• Previous experience in delivering 5-star food and beverage service.

• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Excel.

• Knowledge of the Volante system is an advantage.

• Positive attitude towards guests and colleagues.

• Self-motivated with good personal organisation.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail, organisational, negotiation, and communication skills, including fluent spoken and written English.