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We are seeking an accomplished Director of Food & Beverage to lead the culinary and beverage experience at our client’s luxury beachfront resort on Vietnam's coast. You will oversee three distinct restaurants, plus the resort's bars and events, delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving revenue, controlling costs, and building a high-performing, locally rooted team.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who combines refined hospitality instincts with strong commercial discipline, and who is passionate about showcasing Vietnamese ingredients, culture, and craftsmanship alongside world-class international standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct the daily operations of the resort's three restaurants, ensuring consistently outstanding food, beverage, and service quality.
- Maintain the resort's luxury brand standards across every guest touchpoint, from breakfast service to fine dining, beach dining, and private experiences.
- Oversee pool and beach service, bars and lounges, banquets, weddings, and special events.
- Conduct regular walk-throughs, tastings, and service audits, and act on guest and team feedback.
- Work with the Executive Chef and Beverage team to develop distinctive concepts, menus, and seasonal offerings for each outlet.
- Prepare and manage the annual F&B budget, forecasts, and monthly financial reporting.
- Drive revenue growth through pricing strategy, menu engineering, upselling, and effective promotion of outlets to resort guests and the local market.
- Control food, beverage, and labour costs; manage inventory, purchasing, and waste to agreed targets.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5–8 years in food and beverage management, including at least 3 years as Director of F&B or Assistant Director of F&B in a luxury resort or hotel.
- Proven experience managing multiple restaurants and bars in a high-end, multi-outlet environment.
- Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
- Prior experience in Asia, ideally Southeast Asia or Middle East.
- Refined taste, creativity, and a passion for gastronomy
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, and P&L ownership.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop large, diverse teams.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with fluent English (written and spoken).
- Commercial and strategic thinking
- Visible, inspirational leadership
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
- Calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure
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