Director F&B

Job Description
Position Overview

The Food & Beverage Director will lead the overall strategy, quality, and performance of all dining and beverage operations across the resort. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong operational mindset, refined taste, and the ability to deliver world-class culinary and service experiences. The ideal candidate combines business acumen with creativity and a deep passion for hospitality excellence.

Key Responsibilities


• Define and implement the resort’s overall F&B strategy, ensuring alignment with the property’s identity and positioning.


• Oversee all F&B outlets, including restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banqueting, beach clubs, and private events.


• Ensure exceptional service standards and guest experiences in every aspect of the dining journey.


• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and Beverage Manager to curate innovative culinary concepts, seasonal menus, and distinguished wine lists.


• Monitor financial performance, budgets, and key operating metrics to optimize profitability and efficiency.


• Recruit, train, and inspire F&B leadership and service teams, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and guest-centricity.


• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, partners, and external consultants to ensure quality, authenticity, and sustainability across all offerings.


• Uphold the resort’s reputation for culinary distinction and contribute to its positioning as a leading gastronomic destination.


• Oversee the planning and execution of special events, exclusive collaborations, and brand-driven activations.

Requirements


• Proven experience (minimum 5–7 years) in senior F&B management roles within luxury hotels or high-end resorts.


• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate diverse, multicultural teams.


• In-depth knowledge of fine dining operations, current gastronomic trends, and premium beverage management.


• Excellent organizational, analytical, and financial management capabilities.


• Fluent in English and Italian (additional languages are an advantage).


• Refined presentation, professional demeanor, and meticulous attention to detail.


• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and the flexibility to adapt in a dynamic luxury environment.

Location: Sardinia


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