We are looking for a Director of Food & Beverage to lead the overall F&B strategy, ensuring operational excellence, strong financial performance, and consistently high service standards within our clients high-volume, hotel hospitality operation. A key focus of this role is training, development, and building a fully competent team capable of delivering consistent service standards across all outlets.
This role requires a strong leader with experience in high-volume, fast-paced hospitality operations and the ability to drive standards across large teams. Weekend and peak-period coverage is required; however, with effective training and team development, operational stability is expected across all service periods.
Location: Dungarvan, Co.Waterford
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: €45,000 – €50,000 (Negotiable, DOE)
Hours: Roughly 42-45 per week
Key Responsibilities
Lead all food and beverage operations across multiple outlets in a high-volume, seasonal environment.
Oversee service delivery for up to 800–1,000 guests during peak periods.
Develop and implement training programmes to ensure consistent service standards across all teams.
Lead, develop, and motivate management and frontline teams, ensuring accountability and performance.
Oversee workforce planning for an operation of approximately 80 staff across service periods.
Drive SOP compliance, service consistency, and guest experience standards.
Manage performance, budgets, and operational efficiency across all F&B areas.
Ensure strong communication across departments and leadership teams.
Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Support weekend and seasonal operations through structured training and team readiness.
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a senior F&B leadership role.
Extensive experience in high-volume, fast-paced hospitality environments.
Proven track record in training, development, and team leadership.
Experience managing large teams in seasonal or multi-outlet operations.
Skills & Attributes
Strong leadership and operational management ability.
Excellent training and team development skills.
High standards of service, quality, and consistency.
Strong commercial awareness and decision-making ability.
Ability to perform in a high-pressure, high-volume environment.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Róisín Drummy or call 051 364134
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
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If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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