Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Overlooking the Venetian Lagoon and just steps from Piazza San Marco, Danieli, a Four Seasons Hotel, Venice is an iconic property offering elegant, spacious accommodations. The historic hotel showcases majestic Venetian architecture dating back to the 14th century. Guests can also enjoy spectacular views of Venice’s landmarks from the rooftop Restaurant Terrazza Danieli.

About The Role

We are currently looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented, and passionate professional to take on the role of Assistant Director of Food & Beverage.

The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage supports the Director of Food & Beverage in overseeing the Food & Beverage Division, including restaurants, kitchens, stewarding, bar, and in-room dining operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, and a strong people-first culture across the division.

What You Will Do

• Support the Director of Food & Beverage in coordinating the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers within the F&B Division

• Actively contribute to the development of the team through day-to-day coaching, performance follow-up, and identification of training needs

• Work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage, General Management, Chefs and Beverage Leaders to support menu development, service standards, and special activations

• Assist in monitoring departmental financial performance, supporting cost control initiatives and revenue optimization strategies

• Help control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, inventory management, purchasing decisions, and adherence to budgets

• Ensure consistent execution of Four Seasons standards across all F&B outlets, with a strong focus on guest experience and service quality

• Build positive and collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and engagement

What You Bring

• Proven experience in Food & Beverage operations within a 5* luxury hotel or resort environment

• Strong operational knowledge with the ability to support strategic initiatives and translate them into daily execution

• A leadership approach that is hands-on, authentic, and supportive, with a strong focus on people development

• Passion for delivering high-quality culinary and service experiences aligned with brand standards

• Ability to balance operational discipline with guest satisfaction and team engagement

• Fluency in English and Italian, both written and spoken

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Exceptional training and development opportunities

• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms

• Meals available at the Employee Restaurant

• Employee Experience initiatives, including themed parties and ESG events

• Employee recognition programs

• Global career opportunities and long-term potential within Four Seasons

Schedule & Hours

• Full-time position with a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

• Open term contract based at Hotel Danieli, a Four Seasons Hotel, Venice

• Legal right to work in Italy required