Director of Food & Beverage

As Director of Food & Beverage, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. 

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel.

Duties and Responsibilities 

As Director of Food & Beverage, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Food & Beverage department to provide exceptional product and service within brand operating standards. 

The duties and responsibilities will include:

• Continually focus on the rejuvenation of the food & beverage experience.
• Establish purchasing practices that meet the requirements of the Six Senses nutrition and sustainability platforms.
• Constantly assess menus and wine lists to remain relevant and in line with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices.
• Instill a cost-focused philosophy through training and education. 
• Achieve budgeted revenues, prepare monthly forecast, monitor and control food, beverage and labor costs, and maximize profitability, within all areas of the food and beverage department. 
• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans that support the overall objectives of the hotel. 
• Operate the department consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Director of Food & Beverage, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, culinary arts, or related field plus three or more years related experience, including management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Diploma in Catering or Business and more than five years’ experience in a similar role, preferred.
• Fluent in English and Italian; I understand that additional languages are preferred. 
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Strictly adhere to LQA standards.
• EU work permit.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Food & Beverage Manager at Six Senses Rome. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.

Six Senses Romeis an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.