Director of Restaurants

Our client, a 5* international luxurious beachfront retreat with a majestic mountain view, is actively seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Restaurants to lead and elevate the resort's multi-venue dining operations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in luxury hospitality and gastronomic dining (Michelin-level or Michelin Key outlets), a strong sense of service excellence, and the ability to craft exceptional culinary and guest experiences that reflect the resort's refined standards.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or Food & Beverage Manager in luxury hotels, resorts, or fine-dining establishments.
  
• Strong background in gastronomic or Michelin-starred restaurants, with a deep understanding of elevated service standards and refined culinary concepts.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire multi-outlet restaurant teams, ensuring consistent excellence across all venues.
  
• Exceptional guest engagement and service recovery skills, with a natural sense of hospitality and attention to detail.
  
• Strategic and financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and revenue optimisation.
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of managing diverse teams and collaborating with culinary leadership.
  
• Up-to-date knowledge of global dining trends, wine programs, and mixology innovations.
  
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of all restaurants, bars, and lounges, ensuring exceptional service, ambience, and quality.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef to design, implement, and elevate dining concepts aligned with the brand's vision.
• Maintain and enhance the property's gastronomic reputation, supporting Michelin-level service and culinary experiences.
  
• Develop and implement operational standards, service protocols, and guest experience enhancements across all outlets.
  
• Drive financial performance, monitoring key metrics such as revenue, cost of sales, labor costs, and profitability.
  
• Lead, train, and mentor restaurant managers and teams to uphold consistent luxury service delivery.
  
• Engage with guests regularly to gather feedback and ensure personalised, memorable dining experiences.
  
• Collaborate with marketing and PR teams to promote restaurant concepts and events, strengthening brand visibility.
  
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations in all outlets.
  
• Continuously explore innovations and trends to position the restaurants as market leaders in luxury dining.