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.