Director Of Food

Direct message the job poster from BelmondDirector of Food & BeverageThe iconic Hotel Cipriani, a Belmond Hotel, Venice is recruiting a talented and motivated Director of Food & Beverage to oversee and enhance the entire Food and Beverage division of the hotel, including the kitchen.This is a permanent full-time position to start in the very first few months of next year *****).The Director of F&B reports directly to the Hotel's General Manager and is part of the Excom Team.As Director of F&B at Hotel Cipriani you will be responsible for the smooth and profitable operation of eight venues: the restaurants Cip's Club and Il Porticciolo, the Michelin-starred Oro Restaurant, the Bar Gabbiano and Bacaro Dior, the Breakfast, Rooms Service, and Banqueting departments.Main responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:Supervise daily operations of all F&B venues.Monitor guest satisfaction.Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.Supervise recruitment, lead talent development and performance management, and suggest training necessities.Manage budgets, financial performance, and forecasts.Develop new F&B strategies to keep improving quality and guest satisfaction while monitoring market trends and competitor activities.Provide leadership, vision, and direction during a period when many of the F&B venues will undergo full renovation projects.Always ensure the execution of Leading Quality Assurance standards and implement action plans for improvements when necessary.Collaborate with Finance and Purchasing to maintain budget compliance.RequirementsExtensive experience in F&B leadership roles; international experience within luxury hotels or resorts is a plus.Demonstrated success in managing high-quality F&B venues.Italian speaking is a must, with fluency in English; a good knowledge of French will be beneficial.Ability to lead, support, and motivate the team during a period of renovation.Strong guest service orientation.Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.Remarkable problem-solving and decision-making skills.Good understanding of inventory, cost control, and budgeting.BenefitsPermanent contract with competitive allowances.Bonus scheme.Accommodation.Life and health insurance.Belmond was born from a passion for connecting discerning travellers with the world's most remarkable properties, locations and journeys.From hotels and trains to river cruises and safari lodges, Belmond's Slow Luxury invites guests to discover a new pace of travel as they savour time, engage with local culture, and connect with nature and people around them through incomparable experiences and unforgettable stories.With a legacy spanning over 45 years, since the acquisition of Hotel Cipriani in Venice in ****, Belmond has grown into a global collection of 44 properties spread across 25 countries and territories.Exceptional destinations connected by legendary journeys are the very soul of Belmond, where the path that brings you to a place is as important as the destination itself.A pioneer of slow travel, Belmond has been operating the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express since ****.Belmond later expanded to include pristine beach resorts, such as Maroma on the Riviera Maya, historic hideaways such as Villa San Michele in the Florentine foothills, urbane icons, such as Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, and gateways to UNESCO world heritage sites, such as Hotel das Cataratas in Brazil's Iguassu National Park.As proud custodians of storied properties, Belmond is committed to building on the past to create a new legacy: the heritage of the future.Working with communities and local talents, together with the world's most respected chefs, designers and artists, Belmond continues its purpose of perpetuating the legendary art of travel.Since ****, Belmond has been part of the world's leading luxury group, LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).belmond.comFollow Belmond: Instagram • Youtube • Facebook • Please visit the Belmond Media HubSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesHospitalityReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Belmond by 2xGet notified about new Director of Food And Beverage jobs in Greater Venice Metropolitan Area .Cavallino-Treporti, Veneto, Italy 3 weeks ago#J-*****-Ljbffr