Director of Food and Beverage

We are actively searching for an energetic, organized, and creative individual to become Director of Food & Beverage for Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon!

The Director of Food and Beverage forms part of the Hotel Leadership team who collectively make key strategic and operational decisions for the Hotel or Resort.  The Director manages the Food & Beverage Operation which includes all restaurants, bars & lounges, banqueting, room service and private bars. The primary responsibilities for this position are to ensure our guests receive the highest level of food quality and service, manage and develop a team, devise and monitor an annual budget, manage labor control and operating expenses and develop relationships with key suppliers and industry associates.

We are looking for individuals who have a solid knowledge of food & beverage, have creativity and flair, and are able to evidence good business acumen, a strong work ethic and people-management skills.

Some travel is required for training, conferences and special events.

• Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in the F&B Division;

• Provide leadership, and act as mentor, to all employees within the F&B division;

• Promote and sell the F&B outlets to internal and external guests;

• Work closely with sales and marketing team to solicit, sell and confirm business required to meet budgeted sales goals;

• In conjunction with the respective Division Heads, champion creative menu and wine concepts, along with other experience enhancements to boost incremental revenue;

• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control while focusing on creative revenue generation solutions to maximize profit;
• https://careers.fourseasons.com/us/en/job/REQ10355448/Director-of-Food-and-Beverage