Assistant Director of Food & Beverage | 5 Star Luxury Hotel | Dublin

Red D are recruiting an experienced Assistant Director of Food & Beverage for a 5 Star Luxury Hotel in Dublin.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Food & Beverage professional who has a strong background in luxury hotels and is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving commercial performance and leading high-performing teams.

Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage and General Manager, the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage will oversee all Food & Beverage operations including restaurants, bars, lounges, room service, meetings and events. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing service standards, maximising revenue, controlling costs and ensuring operational excellence across all outlets.

The ideal candidate will be a confident leader with excellent commercial awareness, strong operational expertise and the ability to inspire teams to consistently deliver outstanding service.

 Key Responsibilities

Food & Beverage Operations

• Lead and manage all Food & Beverage operations, ensuring exceptional service standards across all outlets.
• Support the Director of Food & Beverage and General Manager in achieving short and long-term business objectives.
• Oversee Restaurant, Bar, Lounge, Room Service, Meetings & Events and Breakfast operations.
• Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements to enhance the overall guest experience.
• Ensure all Food & Beverage areas operate efficiently, profitably and in line with hotel standards.
• Conduct regular operational audits to maintain consistency, quality and service excellence.
• Review operational performance and implement strategies to improve guest satisfaction and profitability.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels through effective workforce planning and forecasting.
• Maintain strong knowledge of Food & Beverage procedures and act as a point of support for operational teams.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Drive Food & Beverage revenue through effective sales strategies, promotions and upselling initiatives.
• Monitor departmental financial performance and take action to manage costs and improve profitability.
• Assist with the preparation and management of departmental budgets and business plans.
• Analyse financial reports and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support menu, beverage and wine list development in line with market trends, guest expectations and financial objectives.
• Monitor purchasing practices to ensure quality products are sourced at competitive prices.
• Ensure effective stock control, inventory management and cost control procedures.
• Work closely with culinary and commercial teams to maximise revenue opportunities.

Guest Experience & Service Standards

• Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction through strong operational leadership.
• Manage guest feedback, compliments and complaints professionally and effectively.
• Develop strategies to continually improve service delivery.
• Ensure VIP guests, conference delegates and special events are identified and supported.
• Promote a culture of personalised service and attention to detail.

Sales & Business Development

• Support Food & Beverage sales initiatives including promotions, packages and events.
• Assist with client meetings, show rounds and hosting activities.
• Work with relevant departments to develop in-house experiences and revenue opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to maintain a strong market position.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, motivate and develop Food & Beverage managers, supervisors and team members.
• Support recruitment, selection and onboarding of Food & Beverage employees.
• Identify training requirements and ensure ongoing development plans are implemented.
• Coach and mentor department heads to maximise performance.
• Build strong employee relations and promote a positive team culture.
• Support performance management, succession planning and career development initiatives.
• Encourage teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement across the department.

Compliance, Health & Safety

• Ensure all Food & Beverage operations comply with relevant legislation, licensing requirements and hotel policies.
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, food safety and operational compliance.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed throughout all departments.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure potential hazards are addressed promptly.
• Maintain excellent standards of personal presentation and professional conduct across the team.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous senior Food & Beverage management experience within a luxury hotel environment.
• Experience managing multiple Food & Beverage outlets and large operational teams.
• Strong commercial understanding with experience managing budgets, costs and revenue performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to develop and motivate teams.
• Strong knowledge of Food & Beverage operations, service standards and guest experience.
• Experience working with high-volume operations, events and conferences would be advantageous.
• A passion for delivering exceptional hospitality standards.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to join a leading luxury hospitality operation.
• Senior leadership role with significant responsibility and influence.
• Career development opportunities.
• Excellent employee benefits.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a talented Food & Beverage team.

About Red D Recruitment

Red D Recruitment specialise in hospitality recruitment across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Red D recruit for senior management and executive roles across hotels, restaurants, workplace catering, tourism and visitor attractions. Clients range from luxury boutique hotels and leading restaurant groups to large-scale hospitality and catering operations.

Red D Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and identities. Selection is based on merit, skills and experience.

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