Director of Food & Beverage
Location: Co Dublin
Salary: €70,000
Reference: MC1311
Are you a passionate hospitality professional ready to take the next step in your career?
Our client, a prestigious Irish property, is seeking an exceptional Director of Food & Beverage to lead their dynamic team and elevate the guest experience across all outlets.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead all Food & Beverage operations — restaurants, bars, C&B, and Room Service — ensuring five-star service at every touchpoint.
- Drive commercial success through smart cost control, revenue generation and innovative strategies.
- Partner with the Executive Chef and senior F&B leaders to shape and execute the department’s vision.
- Champion training, development and a culture of continuous learning.
- Collaborate with HR to attract, develop and retain top hospitality talent.
- Build strong relationships with local suppliers to craft an authentic, locally inspired F&B experience.
- Maintain the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance (including HACCP).
- Harness technology and systems to optimize performance and guest satisfaction.
What You’ll Bring:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as Director of Food & Beverage / Director of Operations or equivalent role in a large, full-service luxury hotel property.
- Demonstrable knowledge of 5-star service levels.
- Keen financial acumen with proven track record of managing budgeting, payroll, forecasting etc.
- Inspirational leadership skills with a hands-on, team-first approach.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
- Excellent knowledge of the Irish hospitality market.
This is a great opportunity to lead the full F&B vision in a luxury Irish property. If you thrive on excellence, have a sharp eye for detail, and love inspiring high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you!