Director of Food & Beverages

Ayada Maldives | Maldives

Position Overview

Ayada Maldives is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and commercially driven Director of Food & Beverages to lead our Food & Beverage operations across the resort. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences, maintaining the highest standards of service and product quality, maximizing departmental profitability, and developing a high-performing multicultural team.

We are looking for a passionate hospitality professional with strong leadership capabilities, a solid understanding of luxury resort operations, and a proven track record in managing diverse dining concepts and delivering outstanding guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all Food & Beverage operations, including restaurants, bars, in-villa dining, and special dining experiences.
Develop and implement strategies to enhance guest satisfaction, service excellence, and overall dining experiences.
Drive departmental revenue, profitability, and cost control while maintaining quality standards.
Monitor food and beverage costs, payroll, inventory, purchasing, and operational budgets.
Ensure consistent compliance with resort standards, food safety regulations, hygiene requirements, and company policies.
Lead, coach, and develop the Food & Beverage leadership team and colleagues through effective training, performance management, and succession planning.
Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef, Executive Management, and other departments to ensure seamless resort operations.
Analyse guest feedback, operational reports, and departmental KPIs to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Develop innovative dining concepts, promotions, and experiences that enhance the resort's reputation and commercial performance.
Manage staffing levels, workforce planning, and operational resources in line with business requirements.
Build strong relationships with guests, suppliers, and colleagues while promoting a culture of teamwork, accountability, and genuine hospitality.

Candidate Profile

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Food & Beverage management, preferably within luxury resorts or five-star international hotels.
Previous experience as a Director of Food & Beverage, Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, or in a comparable senior leadership position.
Proven ability to manage multiple restaurants, bars, and diverse dining operations.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue management, and cost control.
Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop teams, improve performance, and maintain high service standards.
Strong knowledge of international food and beverage trends, service standards, and food safety practices.
Proficiency in English; additional languages will be an advantage.
A relevant qualification in Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage Management, or a related discipline is preferred.

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