Red D are recruiting a Director of Food & Beverage for one of Ireland’s leading five-star luxury hotels.

This is a senior leadership role within a large, complex, and high-volume operation. The food and beverage offering is extensive, covering multiple restaurants, bars, lounges, event spaces, and private dining, all operating at a consistently high standard.

The business is established and performing well, but like any serious operation, there is constant pressure to refine, improve, and stay ahead. This role requires a leader who is comfortable operating at scale, making decisions, and driving performance across every part of the F&B operation.

This is not a stepping-stone role. It’s a position for someone who has already proven themselves and is ready to take full ownership of a significant food and beverage business.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the full food and beverage operation across multiple outlets and revenue streams
• Driving consistency across all areas, from fine dining to large-scale events and daily service
• Managing, developing, and challenging a large team, building a strong leadership structure across the department
• Owning the financial performance of the F&B division, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Working closely with the Executive Chef and senior leadership team to ensure alignment across the business
• Identifying where standards can improve and implementing change where needed
• Balancing guest expectations with commercial performance on a daily basis
• Ensuring compliance across all areas, including health, safety, and hygiene

What we’re looking for

• A current Director of Food & Beverage or a senior F&B leader from a large, busy four-star or five-star hotel or resort
• Proven experience managing multiple outlets and significant volume in a structured environment
• Strong commercial awareness with a clear understanding of cost control, labour, and profitability
• A leader who is visible, decisive, and comfortable holding people accountable
• Experience building and developing strong management teams
• The ability to operate at pace without losing control of detail
• A clear understanding of what high standards look like in practice

We can only consider candidates with full, unrestricted permission to live and work in the EU. UK passport holders are also welcome to apply.