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DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE
COMO Point Yamu, Phuket
Property: COMO Point Yamu, Phuket
Position: Director of Food and Beverage
Base Location: COMO Point Yamu
Department: Food and Beverage
Reporting to: Executive Assistant Manager
Tasks/Responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership across all F& B departments, including restaurants, bars, banqueting and events, room service, culinary, and stewarding
Ensure consistent delivery of COMO service standards and exceptional guest experiences across all dining and beverage operations including La Sirena, Mahmyaa, Room Service/Aqua Bar, etc.
Oversee day-to-day operational performance, ensuring quality, efficiency, hygiene, and HACCP compliance
Lead and develop all F&B managers and teams through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning.
Drive financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, cost control, menu engineering, and revenue optimization.
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Revenue teams on pricing, promotions, F&B positioning, and annual business planning.
Maintain strong relationships with owners, partners, visiting COMO managers, and key stakeholders.
Gather and respond to guest feedback to maintain high satisfaction and continually improve service standards.
Ensure operational manuals, standards, and procedures are implemented and consistently followed.
Ensure smooth communication flow between teams, department heads, and senior leadership.
Safeguard company assets through effective stock control, inventory management, and operational checks.
Support People & Culture in training, development, well-being, and retention initiatives for F&B teams.
Stay updated on market trends and competitor insights to keep offerings relevant and competitive.
Key requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Hotel/Restaurant Management, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree is an advantage.
10–15 years of progressive F&B experience with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role (Director/Assistant Director of F&B or equivalent).
Strong business acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, forecasting, profit and loss reporting, revenue optimization
Strong leadership skills in developing and mentoring large, diverse teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with senior leaders, operational teams, guests, and other stakeholders.
Experience in luxury or upscale hotels/resorts; pre-opening experience is a plus.
Passion for food, beverage, service excellence, and industry trends.
Excellent command of English; additional languages are an advantage.
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Tech Stack
budgetingcost controlforecastingprofit and loss reportingrevenue optimizationHACCP complianceinventory managementstock control