Director of Food and Beverage

Company Description

Hotel Overview

Fairmont Royal Pavilion is a stunning 75-room luxury resort nestled along Barbados’ prestigious Platinum Coast. Renowned for its breathtaking oceanfront views and world-class hospitality, the resort also takes great pride in nurturing the personal and professional growth of its team. Employees are empowered through hands-on learning, mentorship, and meaningful opportunities to build rewarding careers in the dynamic world of luxury hospitality.

At Fairmont Royal Pavilion, you’re not just joining a team, you’re becoming part of a culture that celebrates excellence, nurtures talent, and rewards dedication. 

What’s in it for you?

As part of Accor, a global hospitality leader with over 5,500 hotels worldwide, you’ll enjoy:

• Opportunities for growth and development, mentorship, and international mobility
• Health insurance, and comprehensive wellness programs
• Worldwide travel discounts and preferred rates across the Accor portfolio
• A supportive, inclusive culture grounded in respect, teamwork, and professional development

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Food & Beverage to join our  senior leadership team, you will oversee all food and beverage operations, delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving financial performance, innovation, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all F&B outlets, including restaurants, bars, in-room dining, and banqueting

• Drive financial performance through effective budgeting, forecasting, and cost control

• Partner with the Executive Chef to ensure excellence in food quality, presentation, and service

• Lead, develop, and inspire high-performing F&B teams

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and brand standards

• Analyse market trends and maintain a competitive, contemporary F&B offering

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Director of Food & Beverage in a luxury or high-volume hotel environment

• Strong financial acumen and operational leadership capability

• Proven ability to drive service excellence and team performance

• Comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage operations, including menu planning, cost control, and inventory management

• Strong financial acumen with proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and revenue optimisation

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams

• Proficiency in F&B management systems and POS platforms

• Creativity and innovation in designing distinctive F&B concepts and memorable guest experiences

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

Fairmont Hotels is a globally renowned luxury brand, celebrated for creating unforgettable memories for our guests. With more than 30,000 colleagues worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, embracing innovation, and fostering a culture of excellence.

An exciting hospitality career awaits you if you are committed to providing our Guests with an authentically local experience through providing warm and engaging service.

Our Heartists work cohesively as part of the team in a demanding, multi-cultural diverse environment

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Together, let's create memories that exceed expectations. #BeLimitless