Director of Food and Beverage at IHG Career

Kobe, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Direction, Operational Leadership, Revenue Generation, Financial Management, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost Control, Team Development, Guest Satisfaction, Food Safety Compliance, Inventory Management, Procurement, Event Execution, Catering Operations, Commercial Acumen, Hospitality Management

Industry

Hospitality

Description

We serve up truly memorable experiences for our guests. But could you be our new secret ingredient? We’re searching for a Director of Food and Beverage to give our guests a taste of the high life by empowering our teams to deliver quality service and exceptional standards. A little taste of your day-to-day Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be: ● Providing strategic direction and operational leadership across all food and beverage outlets, banquet operations, and culinary teams. ● Driving exceptional guest satisfaction through the delivery of high-quality products, service excellence, and memorable dining experiences. ● Developing and implementing innovative concepts, promotions, and revenue-generating initiatives. ● Leading, coaching, and developing a diverse team of managers and colleagues to achieve operational and commercial goals. ● Partnering closely with Finance, Sales & Marketing, and other departments to optimize profitability, control costs, and maximize revenue opportunities. ● Managing departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, ensuring achievement of revenue and profitability targets. ● Maintaining brand standards, food safety compliance, health regulations, and responsible business practices. ● Overseeing inventory management, procurement, equipment maintenance, and operational efficiency across all outlets. ● Monitoring market trends and guest preferences to ensure our offerings remain competitive and relevant. ● Ensuring seamless execution of large-scale events, conferences, banquets, and catering operations. What we need from you ● Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. ● Minimum 5–8 years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience, including senior management responsibilities in a hotel or resort environment. ● Proven experience managing multiple restaurants, bars, banquet operations, and large-scale catering events. ● Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success in driving revenue growth, profitability, and operational excellence. ● Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and team development skills. ● Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial management. ● Knowledge of food safety regulations, health standards, and responsible alcohol service requirements. ● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment while balancing strategic priorities and daily operations. ● Fluency in the local language and English is preferred. What you can expect from us We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership across all food and beverage outlets, banquets, and culinary teams to ensure high-quality service. Drive revenue growth and profitability while maintaining brand standards and food safety compliance.