Director of Food and Beverage

Location: On site / Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality Food and Beverage / Restaurant
Salary: Negotiable salary

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Westport, County Mayo Full-Time Opening Opportunity

Join The Grace Westport Estate, a remarkable new hotel on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, at the heart of the captivating Westport Estate.

Director of Food & Beverage

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the strategic leadership and overall management of the hotel's food and beverage operations. This includes restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banquet services, and kitchens. The role ensures excellence in guest experience, financial performance, service quality, and team leadership, aligned with the property's brand standards.

• Provide strategic leadership for all Food & Beverage operations, ensuring alignment with the hotel's overarching vision, brand identity, and guest expectations.
• Manage the day-to-day performance of all F&B outlets guaranteeing operational efficiency and exceptional service delivery.
• Champion luxury service standards, ensuring consistently outstanding guest experiences through active monitoring of feedback and implementation of service enhancements.
• Develop and implement promotional strategies in partnership with the Sales & Marketing department, including seasonal offerings, signature experiences, and special events, to support broader business goals.
• Lead and mentor the F&B leadership team, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high colleague engagement.
• Manage departmental scheduling, payroll forecasting, and performance assessments, ensuring optimal resource allocation in line with budget.
• Work closely with the General Manager and the Food and Beverage HODs to provide consistent operational support.
• Drive business outcomes through targeted revenue growth and operational cost efficiencies.
• Monitor purchasing activities and departmental expenditures, ensuring alignment with hotel budgets and procurement procedures.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5-7 years' progressive experience in F&B, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in luxury or full-service hotel environments preferred.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of F&B systems.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

The Grace Westport Estate is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone is respected and included.