Director of Food and Beverage

• 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 General Manager with 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.

• 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