Director of Food And Beverage

pDirector of Food And Beverage /p pLocation: Brussels /p pStart: ASAP /p pLanguages: French, English and Dutch /p pSalary: €6000-€7000 gross per month /p pbTHIS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE HOTEL. IT'S A DESTINATION. /b /p pThe restaurants, bars, clubs and rooftop terraces are legendary. /p pMy client is known worldwide as a shining beacon for nightlife, culture and unforgettable moments. /p pAnd now, they are bringing that energy to the heart of Brussels. /p pI am looking for an FB Director who doesn't just manage outlets
- you create destinations. You're part operator, part impresario, part strategist. /p pYou live for the buzz of a packed terrace, the thrill of a perfectly timed service, and the magic of a night that turns into a story people tell for years. /p pbTHE ROLE /b /p pAs FB Director, you'll partner with the General Manager, Ownership, and our Regional European team to lead the critical path and pre-opening period for all FB outlets. /p pYou'll ensure the project runs to schedule, pre-opening budgets are managed, and the property launches with impact. /p pThis is a pivotal senior executive role. /p pYou'll drive strategic commercial decisions across all areas of FB to maintain optimum productivity and profit. /p pYou'll play an active part in: /p ul liAnnual Hotel Budget and FB Forecasts/Re-forecasts /li liAnnual FB Marketing Plan /li liAnnual Capital Expenditure Plan /li liStrategic objective setting and cascading the 'big picture' to the team /li /ul pbTHE OUTLETS /b /p pExpansive restaurants (150 covers each, indoor and outdoor) on the ground floor and rooftop, plus lobby lounge bar, event spaces and 24-hour In-Room Dining. /p pThis is a hands-on role where you'll turn your hand to anything
- from concept development to nightly service, from supplier negotiations to hosting the legendary parties. /p pbWHAT YOU'LL DO /b /p ul liLead pre-opening strategy, critical path planning, and on-time delivery for all FB outlets /li liOwn FB revenue generation, labour productivity, and cost control in line with pre-opening and operating budgets /li liDevelop new FB concepts, take an active role in hotel programming, nightlife and events, and build partnerships to support revenue across all areas /li liMaintain meticulous standards
- every outlet staged to optimise guest experience /li liHost our guests: from daily meet-and-greets with regulars to our many parties and events /li liWork closely with HR to ensure effective communication, strong teamwork, and a team that embodies our culture and values /li liLead, motivate and coach a large, diverse FB team
- calm under pressure, always /li /ul pbWHO YOU ARE /b /p pYou're not your average FB Director. You're highly social, upbeat, and friendly. /p pYou're confident, handle pressure well, and thrive in a high-volume, high-energy environment. /p pYou work equally well independently and as part of a wider senior management team. /p pYou have serious stamina and passion
- and you're ready to be the life and soul of the party. /p pbESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE /b /p ul liMinimum 3+ years as FB Director or FB Manager in a similar Lifestyle Hotel or large 4
- or 5-star Hotel in Brussels /li liStrong operator with a solid FB background
- pragmatic and creative /li liKeen eye for detail; you never miss a thing /li liNatural team leader who remains calm in challenging situations /li /ul pbBONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE… /b /p ul liPre-opening hotel experience with strong project management skills /li liDeep understanding of the Brussels hotel, restaurant and bar scene, competitors, local business requirements, and the local labour market /li liBackground in a high-volume property with a complex multi-outlet FB operation /li liExperience developing and managing a busy nightlife operation /li liExcellent commercial understanding
- combined with imaginative blue-sky thinking to create an exciting culinary destination /li liTrack record managing the full end-to-end budgeting process with strong commercial acumen /li liFamiliarity with the arts, music, and entertainment industries in Brussels /li liExperience leading and managing a large team across multiple senior management disciplines /li liFlexible approach to

working hours
, including late nights for our regular nightlife programme and parties /li /ul