Director of Food & Beverage

What you’ll do…

  • Lead the pre-opening and ongoing performance of all Food & Beverage operations, including multiple outlets and events spaces, ensuring operational readiness and excellence.
  • Drive commercial performance across the F&B division, identifying revenue opportunities and delivering strategic initiatives in partnership with Sales, Brand and the leadership team.
  • Hold full accountability for F&B P&L performance, managing costs, productivity and margins while maintaining quality and guest experience standards.
  • Partner closely with the Director of Culinary to shape compelling, commercially viable menus and ensure consistent food quality and presentation.
  • Deliver exceptional guest experiences across all outlets, embedding brand standards and creating memorable moments that drive reputation and repeat business.
  • Build and inspire high-performing teams, fostering engagement, accountability and development across the F&B function.
  • Act as a visible and hands-on leader within the operation, setting the tone for service excellence and team culture.

What we’re looking for…

  • A strong food & beverage operator with local and/or international experience in a similar role preferably within a luxury and/or lifestyle environment.
  • Ideally you will have previous pre-opening experience.
  • You are comfortable handling all commercial aspects and able to strike the balance between commercial decisions and doing what’s right for the brand.
  • You have a passion for providing great guest experiences, rooted in unique and locally driven experiences.
  • You are comfortable with the strategic as well as day to day detail.
  • You are an excellent relationship builder, with previous experience of owner relationships.
  • You are an excellent relationship builder, confident in working with other teams and leaders; you’re passionate about what we can achieve together.
  • You want to question the norm and create change by doing things differently.
  • You’re grounded, we leave our egos at the door and approach everything with an open mind.

What's in it for you...

  • The opportunity to launch an exciting new hospitality concept in Budapest and have a real impact on its success.
  • Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
  • The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
  • Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and building a portfolio of brands.
  • A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.

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