Director of Food And Beverage

ph3An Exceptional Leadership Opportunity /h3h3Director of Food Beverage /h3pHotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort is one of Italy’s most iconic luxury hotels, celebrated for its unique beachfront setting, rich heritage and distinctive connection to Venice. /ppAs we continue the hotel’s repositioning into a leading luxury lifestyle destination, we are seeking an inspirational, commercially astute and highly visible Director of Food Beverage to lead and elevate our complete food and beverage operation. /ppReporting directly to the General Manager, this pivotal leadership role has responsibility for all restaurants and bars, breakfast, in-room dining, beach and pool service, banqueting, weddings, conferences, private celebrations and major events. /ph3About the Role /h3pAs Director of Food Beverage, you will define and deliver the hotel’s complete dining and events experience, ensuring that every outlet and occasion reflects the unique spirit of the Excelsior: relaxed, elegant and effortlessly refined. /ppYou will oversee the Adriatico Terrace, Elimar Beach Bar Restaurant, Blue Bar, Pool Bar, breakfast and in-room dining, together with banqueting and service across the hotel’s extensive indoor and outdoor event spaces. /ppThese include the iconic Sala Stucchi, Red Carpet Room, Tropicana, Corte Moresca, historic function rooms, terraces and beachfront locations. /ppCombining strategic thinking with a hands-on leadership style, you will maintain a strong presence throughout the operation and inspire a culture of creativity, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliLead and inspire all Food Beverage teams to deliver exceptional service and consistently high luxury hospitality standards. /liliShape and elevate the hotel’s dining identity, ensuring each outlet has a distinctive concept while remaining connected to the overall Excelsior experience. /liliDrive service excellence across restaurants, bars, breakfast, in-room dining, beach and pool service, banqueting and events. /liliAct as a visible and engaging host, building authentic relationships with guests and maintaining a strong presence throughout the operation. /liliWork closely with the Executive Chef to ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, consistency and innovation. /liliDevelop and support outlet managers and departmental leaders, fostering a culture of pride, ownership, accountability and professional growth. /liliChampion intuitive, personal and unscripted service that creates memorable experiences for every guest. /liliOversee the planning and execution of weddings, gala dinners, conferences, product launches, private celebrations and high-profile events. /liliLead Food Beverage operations during the Venice Film Festival and other major periods, ensuring flawless coordination, flexibility and discretion. /liliEnsure seamless collaboration between Food Beverage, Culinary, Events, Sales, Rooms, Finance, Purchasing and all operational departments. /liliDrive revenue growth through effective pricing, menu engineering, outlet positioning, upselling and the development of compelling guest experiences. /liliIdentify opportunities to increase average spend, outlet capture and event profitability while protecting the guest experience. /liliPrepare and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, payroll, productivity, cost of sales and overall financial performance. /liliMaintain effective controls across purchasing, inventory, stock management, waste reduction and beverage operations. /liliMonitor guest satisfaction, online reputation and service recovery, taking timely action to improve performance. /liliEnsure the highest standards of presentation, atmosphere and service flow throughout every outlet and event space. /liliLead daily operational meetings and coordinate Food Beverage activities across the resort. /liliDevelop seasonal concepts, activations and experiences that bring the energy and lifestyle of the Lido to life. /liliIdentify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency, sustainability and service delivery. /liliEnsure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, health and safety, licensing and company policies. /liliAct as a visible ambassador for Hotel Excelsior Venice and its continued repositioning. /li /ulh3About You /h3pYou will be an accomplished Food Beverage leader with significant senior-level experience in luxury hotels or resorts. /ppYou will possess: /pulliSenior Food Beverage leadership experience within a luxury hotel, resort or high-end hospitality environment. /liliStrong operational knowledge across restaurants, bars, banqueting, in-room dining and resort Food Beverage operations. /liliProven experience managing large-scale events, weddings, conferences and high-profile functions. /liliA strong track record of delivering exceptional guest satisfaction and operational excellence. /liliCommercial awareness and experience managing budgets, payroll, forecasting, cost of sales, productivity and revenue optimisation. /liliOutstanding leadership, coaching and team-development abilities. /liliStrong food and beverage knowledge, with a genuine understanding of current luxury dining trends. /liliExperience with POS, purchasing, inventory and hotel management systems such as OPERA, Simphony and BirchStreet. /liliFluency in English; Italian is strongly preferred. /liliEligibility to work in Italy. /li /ulh3What We Are Looking For /h3pWe are looking for a modern luxury hospitality leader who understands that memorable dining is created through atmosphere, creativity, quality and genuine human connection. /ppYou will be a true host who leads from the floor, inspires people and brings the spirit of the Lido to life through exceptional restaurants, bars and events. /ppYou will balance creativity and service excellence with commercial discipline, operational efficiency and attention to detail. /ph3What We Offer /h3ulliCompetitive salary and performance-related bonus. /liliComprehensive benefits package. /liliCareer development opportunities within a prestigious luxury hospitality group. /liliA supportive and collaborative leadership team. /liliThe opportunity to make a significant impact at one of Italy’s leading luxury hotels. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr