F&B Director - Hotel Palace Portoroz
Portorož, SI Slovenia
Minor Hotels is a global hospitality group operating over 560 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas. As a hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels fulfils the needs and desires of today’s global travellers through its diverse portfolio of 12 hotel brands – Anantara, Minor Reserve, Avani, Colbert Collection, Elewana, The Wolseley, NH, NH Collection, iStay, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli. As part of Minor Hotels, the region of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is responsible for more than 350 properties in 30 countries and plans to grow across all segments, with a focus on its upper-upscale and luxury brands.
What will be your mission?
As Food & Beverage Director, you will be in charge of managing Food & Beverage functions and supervising staff on a daily basis, from business planning and organizing to operations and administration.
What will you do?
- Plan, schedule, and organize the working hours of the team to ensure adequate coverage of the staff against the occupation.
- Train, supervise, and provide feedback to team members on their performance.
- Work in an integrated manner with the front office and sales team in the allocation of bookings that relate to the F&B area.
- Oversee the inventory and materials control of the F&B department.
- Manage the day-to-day operations, ensuring processes and procedures related to quality and service; to comply with the F&B standards.
- Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring quality and service-related processes and procedures; to comply with brand standards.
- Communicate the information received by the different departments related to the area, thus fulfilling the assigned tasks.
What are we looking for?
• EU citizenship is required (or valid long term EU residence permitting full employment rights).
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in F&B management within a 5* hotel environment.
• Strong operational knowledge of restaurants, bars, banqueting, and cost control.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of Slovenian or another regional language is an advantage.
• Strategic mindset with hands on operational approach.
• Experience in luxury hospitality is highly preferred.
• Strong guest orientation and ability to uphold brand standards.
• Flexibility and readiness to support seasonal operational peaks.
Why choose us?
At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Our journey is fuelled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits such as:
- Worldwide experience – diversity of 150 different nationalities.
- Career development opportunities full of national and international challenges.
- Wide range of training programmes to enhance your skills.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including flexible working conditions.
- Team member recognition programmes, including Memorable Dates.
- Ability to make a difference through our sustainability programme and volunteering initiatives.
- Team member rates and promotions, offering discounted rates in our hotels around the world and exclusive benefits through our corporate loyalty programme.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply now!
Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is dedicated to fostering an inclusive working environment where every individual is valued and equally encouraged. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds and abilities.