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All Accor

Global hotel management, franchising, loyalty program

Food and Beverage Director

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCotonou, BeninNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Confirmed experience directing Food and Beverage operations in a five-star or luxury establishment.
  • Strong expertise in financial management and profit-center oversight.
  • Mastery of hygiene standards, food safety, and corporate social responsibility practices.
  • Strong leadership and ability to engage demanding teams.
  • Strong focus on customer experience and attention to detail.
  • Entrepreneurial and results-oriented mindset.
  • Strong understanding of international standards and high-end service.
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and adaptability skills.

Responsibilities

  • Define and manage the department's financial strategy, including revenue, gross operating profit, and margins.
  • Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and investment plans, including capital expenditures and furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
  • Analyze performance by outlet using profit-and-loss statements and implement optimization plans.
  • Optimize revenue through pricing, product mix, revenue per available seat hour, and average check.
  • Control cost of sales and payroll, and ensure profitability targets are achieved.
  • Develop innovative and differentiated restaurant concepts aligned with the Sofitel identity.
  • Position Food and Beverage offerings to attract local and international customers.
  • Oversee the creation of menus, event offerings, and culinary experiences.
  • Contribute to the marketing plan with commercial and communications teams.
  • Ensure Sofitel standards and service rituals are applied.
  • Ensure consistent product and service quality across all outlets.
  • Oversee restaurant, bar, banquet, and catering operations.
  • Manage sensitive situations and maintain high customer satisfaction.
  • Structure, supervise, and develop management teams, including managers, assistant managers, and maître d'hôtel roles.
  • Build a culture of performance, high standards, and accountability.
  • Identify and develop high-potential talent.
  • Lead training plans and develop team competencies.
  • Analyze market trends and competitors.
  • Develop revenue opportunities through events, partnerships, and local clientele.
  • Adapt Food and Beverage offerings to changing demand.
  • Position the hotel as a gastronomic reference in its market.
  • Ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards, including HACCP and internal and external audits.
  • Implement and monitor quality-control and traceability procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations and Accor group standards.
  • Deploy the group's corporate social responsibility strategy across Food and Beverage operations.
  • Promote short supply chains, local products, and sustainable practices.
  • Reduce food waste and optimize resource management.
  • Raise team awareness of and engagement with environmental and social issues.
  • Deliver measurable results while building a long-term vision aligned with the group's ambitions.

About the Company

All Accor

Global hotel management, franchising, loyalty program

Accor is a global hospitality group with a wide range of hotel brands spanning economy to luxury. It earns revenue from room bookings, food and beverage services, and management fees from franchised properties, while providing hotel management and franchising services to partners. The company runs a loyalty program, A Club, to keep guests returning, and expands its capabilities through acquisitions like Adoria and a stake in Squarebreak to broaden its offerings. Its goal is to grow its footprint and deliver consistent, responsible guest experiences worldwide by leveraging global expertise and local know‑how, with a strong focus on sustainability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Founded
1967

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