Director of Food & Beverage

This role combines culinary creativity with strong business management skills to ensure exceptional dining experiences, operational profitability, and adherence to the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and service.

Director de Alimentos y Bebidas (F&B Director) – Royalton Hotels & Resorts

At Royalton Hotels & Resorts we are EPIC people.
Royalton Hotels & Resorts is made up of passionate people making vacation dreams come true – from the moment guests step through the lobby doors to the time they return home.

Royalton Resorts Values
The success of Royalton Resorts is owed to its entrepreneurial, passionate, innovative and customer-centric hosts.

At Royalton Hotels & Resorts, we are looking for a Director of Food & Beverage to lead and oversee all F&B operations across our property in Antigua, with a regional scope that includes supporting teams in Granada, Saint Lucia, and Barbados. This role combines culinary creativity with strong business management skills to ensure exceptional dining experiences, operational profitability, and adherence to the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and service.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design innovative menus and oversee their execution.
• Control food and beverage costs, managing budgets and profit margins.
• Supervise culinary production and ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Coordinate with service teams to deliver a seamless and exceptional guest experience.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue across all dining outlets (NPI).
• Hire, train, and evaluate kitchen and F&B personnel.
• Oversee inventory control, purchasing, and supplier relationships.
• Manage special events, banquets, and VIP visits.
• Ensure compliance with local health, hygiene, and safety regulations.
• Report to the hotel’s General Manager and the Corporate Director of F&B on departmental performance and propose improvements.

Requirements:

• Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge in cost control, inventory management, and team leadership.
• Excellent culinary skills with a refined sense for food presentation.
• Proven leadership, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Proficiency in management tools (Excel, POS systems, ERP software, etc.).
• Fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written).

Key Competencies:

• Culinary creativity
• Leadership and communication
• Customer orientation
• Planning and organization
• Ability to work under pressure
• Adaptability and strategic vision

If you have a passion for creating memorable dining experiences, the ability to inspire and lead diverse teams, and the drive to achieve operational excellence across multiple properties, we invite you to join our team and be part of the Royalton Hotels & Resorts journey.