CANDIDATE PROFILE:

As the leader of the property’s Food & Beverage operations—including Restaurants, Bars, Lounges, Room Service, Banquets, and Meetings & Events—the Director of F&B will oversee the development and execution of strategic initiatives aligned with the St. Regis brand’s distinguished service standards. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence and financial performance while ensuring an exceptional luxury guest experience that reflects the brand’s iconic rituals and Forbes Five-Star standards.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with a proven track record in managing high-end, award-winning luxury F&B outlets, demonstrating strong financial acumen and a passion for elevating guest satisfaction and team performance.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Director of Food & Beverage in a luxury resort or 5-star hotel environment, managing diverse and high-profile F&B operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or equivalent professional hospitality training.
• Deep understanding of all facets of luxury Food & Beverage operations, including multi-outlet management, award-winning restaurants, and globally recognized bar/lounge concepts.
• Proven ability to implement and uphold Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star standards and elevate brand rituals to create unique guest experiences.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a charismatic, open, and energetic approach, fostering a motivated and engaged workforce.
• Highly organized and process-driven with strong financial acumen, including expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and audit practices.
• Experienced in managing large, diverse teams and committed to continuous staff development, training, and performance management.
• Strong communicator with a customer-centric mindset and a passion for delivering excellence in luxury hospitality.
• Understanding market dynamics, enterprise level objectives and important aspects of the company’s business to accurately diagnose strengths and weaknesses, anticipate opportunities and risks, identify issues, and develop strategies and plans. Aligning individual and team actions with strategies and plans to drive business results.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead all F&B outlets to deliver exceptional quality and service that meets and exceeds brand and guest expectations.
• Drive revenue growth and maximize departmental profitability through strategic planning and operational efficiency.
• Ensure seamless implementation of brand service strategies, luxury standards, and health and safety regulations.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing team aligned with the St. Regis culture of sophistication and personalized service.
• Collaborate with culinary and beverage teams to innovate and maintain award-winning menus and beverage programs.
• Manage all aspects of F&B financial performance, including sales, costs, and profitability, ensuring a strong return on investment.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Informs and/or update the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Estimate food, liquor, wine, and other beverage consumption in order to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned.
• Order and purchase equipment and supplies.
  At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
  Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.