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Director of Food and Beverage
Salary To be discussed
Schedule Full Time
Experience Minimum 4 years of experience
Location Ashford Castle, Ashford Castle Estate, Cong, Co. Mayo, F31 CA48, Ireland
Category Hotel

Director of Food and Beverage


Description
We are currently looking for a Director of Food & Beverage to join the team at Ashford Castle.

Ashford Castle is a five star resort based in the village of Cong in the West of Ireland. We are part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and Leading Hotels of the World. The Red Carnation Hotel collection provides an opportunity for long-term career prospects and is recognised as number 3 of the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For 2016.

As a result we can confidently promise you will reach your full career potential! We are also proud to be recognised with a Gold Standard Award Investors in People - the first company to gain this award on a worldwide basis and to be re-assessed successfully too.
Exceptional 5 Star Service are the hallmarks of every dining experience on the Ashford Castle Estate.

Key responsibilities of the Director of Food and Beverage will include:
• Lead, Manage and Support day to day operation of the Food and Beverage Operation ensuring Ashford Castle and RCH Service standards are in place
• Ensure delivery of high level of guest awareness and attention to detail to all guests across all outlets
Implement effective control of food, beverage, staffing levels and operating expenses throughout the F&B division
• Liaise directly with Executive Head Chef and Senior Management to drive innovative menus, concepts that will enhance the services and facilities that we offer our guests.
• Develop and manage operational budgets and provide revenue/F & B forecasting reports
• To ensure effective recruitment, selection and retention of employees across multiple outlets.
• To actively promote a high level of ‘team ethos’ between HOD’s to ensure that all areas work together in our pursuit of excellence
• Ensure all Food Safety and Health and Safety requirements are in place
• A fantastic opportunity for a talented, motivated individual who has a passion for Food and Beverage, guest care and hospitality.
• This is a full time position, the successful candidate would need to be available to work five days over seven

The ideal candidate for the Director of Food and Beverage should:
• Previous Food and Beverage experience in a Senior Leadership Role in high end resort operations
• Exceptional knowledge and passion for food & beverage, changing trends and new products within the industry
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence change
• Degree in Hospitality or Business related discipline
• Ability to work well under pressure in fast past environment

This position has excellent progression opportunities within the renowned Red Carnation Hotel Collection, a company providing the perfect opportunity to those who are looking for an exciting career with an award winning Hotel.

Some of the Benefits available to our team:
• Excellent Remuneration Package
• Discounted rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection, The Travel Corporation and some UK Relais & Châteaux properties
• Uniforms and dry cleaning service provided free of charge
• Professional training and development opportunities (79 in-house courses to avail of)

Ashford Castle is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We are currently looking for a Director of Food & Beverage to join the team at Ashford Castle.

Ashford Castle is a five star resort based in the village of Cong in the West of Ireland. We are part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and Leading Hotels of the World. The Red Carnation Hotel collection provides an opportunity for long-term career prospects and is recognised as number 3 of the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For 2016.

As a result we can confidently promise you will reach your full career potential! We are also proud to be recognised with a Gold Standard Award Investors in People - the first company to gain this award on a worldwide basis and to be re-assessed successfully too.
Exceptional 5 Star Service are the hallmarks of every dining experience on the Ashford Castle Estate.

Key responsibilities of the Director of Food and Beverage will include:
• Lead, Manage and Support day to day operation of the Food and Beverage Operation ensuring Ashford Castle and RCH Service standards are in place
• Ensure delivery of high level of guest awareness and attention to detail to all guests across all outlets
Implement effective control of food, beverage, staffing levels and operating expenses throughout the F&B division
• Liaise directly with Executive Head Chef and Senior Management to drive innovative menus, concepts that will enhance the services and facilities that we offer our guests.
• Develop and manage operational budgets and provide revenue/F & B forecasting reports
• To ensure effective recruitment, selection and retention of employees across multiple outlets.
• To actively promote a high level of ‘team ethos’ between HOD’s to ensure that all areas work together in our pursuit of excellence
• Ensure all Food Safety and Health and Safety requirements are in place
• A fantastic opportunity for a talented, motivated individual who has a passion for Food and Beverage, guest care and hospitality.
• This is a full time position, the successful candidate would need to be available to work five days over seven

The ideal candidate for the Director of Food and Beverage should:
• Previous Food and Beverage experience in a Senior Leadership Role in high end resort operations
• Exceptional knowledge and passion for food & beverage, changing trends and new products within the industry
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence change
• Degree in Hospitality or Business related discipline
• Ability to work well under pressure in fast past environment

This position has excellent progression opportunities within the renowned Red Carnation Hotel Collection, a company providing the perfect opportunity to those who are looking for an exciting career with an award winning Hotel.

Some of the Benefits available to our team:
• Excellent Remuneration Package
• Discounted rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection, The Travel Corporation and some UK Relais & Châteaux properties
• Uniforms and dry cleaning service provided free of charge
• Professional training and development opportunities (79 in-house courses to avail of)

Ashford Castle is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Details
Salary To be discussed
Schedule Full Time
Experience Minimum 4 years of experience
Location Ashford Castle, Ashford Castle Estate, Cong, Co. Mayo, F31 CA48, Ireland
Category Hotel

Skills
Fluent in English
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Ashford Castle, Ashford Castle Estate, Cong, Co. Mayo, F31 CA48, Ireland