Director of Food and Beverage

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the strategic leadership and overall management of all food and beverage operations ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences while driving operational efficiency and financial performance. The role encompasses the development and execution of business strategies effective management of multi-outlet teams and the optimization of revenue and addition the Director ensures the highest standards of quality service compliance and brand integrity are consistently upheld across all areas of the operation.

1. Strategic & Creative Leadership

• Define and implement an F&B vision aligned with the retreats lifestyle and wellness positioning.
• Introduce innovative dining concepts reflecting local produce sustainability and wellness trends.
• Collaborate with culinary and service teams to design menus experiences and beverage programs that delight guests while optimizing profitability.
• Identify market opportunities for local guest engagement partnerships and events.

2. Operations & Guest Experience

• Oversee daily F&B operations across all outlets including restaurants bars wellness cafés room service and events.
• Ensure every guest interaction is personalized memorable and aligned with the retreats values.
• Maintain impeccable standards of service presentation hygiene and safety.
• Develop unique dining experiences such as farm-to-table wellness-focused menus themed evenings and immersive chef interactions.

3. Financial Performance

• Develop and manage budgets forecasts and financial targets including revenue food cost and labour cost control.
• Monitor outlet performance analyse KPIs and implement corrective measures to maximize profitability.
• Introduce creative pricing bundle offers or experiential packages that increase spend per guest.

4. Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead inspire and mentor culinary and service teams instilling a culture of excellence creativity and sustainability.
• Provide training on wellness-focused menus local sourcing guest engagement and upselling in a natural experience-oriented way.
• Foster collaboration accountability and motivation across all F&B outlets.

5. Sustainability & Sourcing

• Champion responsible sourcing emphasizing local seasonal and sustainable ingredients.
• Minimize waste through menu planning portion control and creative use of surplus ingredients.
• Implement environmentally friendly practices in line with the propertys sustainability goals.

6. Marketing & Community Engagement

• Work closely with marketing teams to position F&B outlets as must-visit experiences for both in-house guests and locals.
• Develop seasonal events workshops or culinary activations that reflect the retreats brand and values.
• Engage with local suppliers artisans and wellness communities to enhance authenticity and storytelling.

7. Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all F&B operations comply with local laws health hygiene and safety regulations.
• Maintain brand standards across all outlets including service presentation and quality.
• Implement and monitor SOPs quality checks and operational audits to guarantee consistency.
• Promote a culture of accountability ethical practices and environmental responsibility throughout the F&B team.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Hospitality Culinary Arts or related field preferred.
• Minimum 810 years in F&B leadership with 35 years in luxury resort or wellness-focused properties.
• Strong knowledge of modern wellness nutrition and lifestyle dining trends.
• Proven experience in menu development outlet concept creation and P&L management.
• Excellent leadership coaching and guest engagement skills.
• Passion for sustainability local sourcing and environmental responsibility.
• Flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays
• Ideally a local Turkish professional who brings deep market knowledge cultural insight and a flair for creating exceptional dining experiences that resonate with both local and international guests.

Additional Information :

This role requires a dynamic leader capable of delivering successful pre-opening execution and operational excellence across both properties.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time