Director Food & Beverage

Fairmont St. Andrews encapsulates luxury and this experience begins and ends with our colleagues. Fairmont St Andrews is one of Scotlands most iconic 5-star luxury hotels and resorts in the home of golf.
Our 213-bedroom property is located on the outskirts of St Andrews, boasting 2 championship golf courses and an award-winning spa and leisure facility. With multiple food and beverage venues on site, including our two AA Rosette Restaurant, St Andrews Clubhouse & Grill - serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood, we are able to offer our guests a world class experience for dining and leisure activities, right here on property.
Within 20 minutes from Leuchars Railway station and 35 minutes from Dundee, we are an easy commute from numerous Scottish destinations.
Job Description

Job Title: Director of Food & Beverage
Location: St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
Contract: Permanent
The Director of Food & Beverage leads the Food & Beverage operation, by establishing its strategic and tactical positioning as a world class operation.
The position is responsible for supervising the overall success of the day to day operation, the long term positioning as well as achieving all set KPIs in the areas of revenue/profit, cost and expense management, quality commitment, team morale, recruitment of the best international and local talent as well as ensuring the innovative and creative reputation of the division is upheld.
A little bit about what you will be doing:
Sets and clearly communicates the strategic direction for the Food & Beverage department in coordination with General Manager, Hotel Manager

F&B and Executive Chef
Consistently improves the financial profitability, productivity and efficiency of the food and beverage department
Prepares and monitors annual budget revenue goals and expenses for the Food and Beverage department and makes recommendations for adjustments if needed
Executes inventory control and calculation for monthly analysis and reconciliation
Ensures consistency of quality, taste, presentation, temperature of beverage served in all Food & Beverage Outlets
Ensures maximum creativity and consistency in all Food & Beverage presentations
Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Food & Beverage/Hospitality Management or extensive hands on experience in similar restaurant concept
Relevant experience in the international deluxe hotel or free-standing restaurant and bar environment
Prior work experience in UK
Oral and written fluency in English
Thrives in large scale operation and high volume operation
Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of stakeholders
Service oriented with an eye for details, passion and innovative for Food & Beverage
Good presentation and influencing skills
Flexible and able to embrace and respond to change effectively
Self-motivated and energetic, able to set priorities
Commitment to professional values

brand conscious
Additional Information
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
Shuttle to and from St. Andrews
Meals on duty
50% off F&B
Discounted B&B stays
Discounted Spa treatments
Access to gym and pool area
Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

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