Director of Food and Beverage

Now Hiring at The Grace The Grace | Where Excellence meets Opportunity Westport, County Mayo | Full-Time | Pre-Opening Opportunity Join The Grace Westport Estate, a remarkable new hotel opening in Spring 2026 on Irelands Wild Atlantic Way, at the heart of the captivating Westport Estate. Job Summary : The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the strategic leadership and overall management of the hotels 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 propertys brand standards. Principle Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership for all Food & Beverage operations, ensuring alignment with the hotels 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. This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, it is issued as a framework to outline main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. 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.