Director of Food & Beverage

Luxury Property – Beach side S E Asia 
An Icon SE Asian Group Development

The Opportunity

Executive Search International is proud to be recruiting for a Director of Food & Beverage at one of the most prestigious new properties. This landmark hotel and residence development, owned by #$@# Group, will redefine luxury hospitality in the region

With 600 + guest rooms, suites and residences, a 1,200  approx sqm ballroom and world-class events center, and quite a few  innovative F&B outlets, the property sets new standards for scale and sophistication.

Of particular note, the hotel’s restaurant showcases a unique culinary collaboration which has been awarded Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants

Also awards such as Best Restaurant in Asia, Best Pastry Chef, Best Female Chef, and regional category awards.

Tatler Dining Awards Recognized top restaurants, chefs, and bars across Asia

Winner of Wine Spectator Awards

Role Overview

The Director of Food & Beverage will be a visionary leader responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and guest experience across all dining and beverage venues, including:

• diverse restaurants and bars

• Large-scale banqueting, ballroom, and events operations.

• In-room dining, lounges, and specialty outlets.

This role reports directly to the General Manager and will be a key member of the hotel’s Executive Committee.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a large multi-cultural F&B team across all outlets and banquet operations.

• Drive concept innovation, menu design, and service excellence in partnership with &%$# Group and international collaborators.

• Ensure the seamless delivery of large-scale events, banquets, and conferences within the 1,250 sqm ballroom and events center.

• Implement financial strategies to maximize revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction.

• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record as a senior Food & Beverage leader in large-scale luxury hotels or resorts (ideally 5-star, flagship, or iconic properties).

• Demonstrated expertise in both restaurant operations and large banquet/event execution.

• Experience in managing 7 + F&B outlets or equivalent scope preferred.

• Strong business acumen with a history of achieving financial and guest satisfaction goals.

• Inspirational leadership style with the ability to build, mentor, and retain world-class teams.

• International exposure with a flair for working in multicultural environments; Asian market experience an advantage.

Why Join?

This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a flagship type  property and play a defining role in establishing this most anticipated luxury hospitality development. You will shape an F&B portfolio that blends global innovation with local cultural richness, including a groundbreaking culinary collaboration