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Director of Food & Beverage - 5* GL Hotel Barcelona

Barcelona Region, Catalonia Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Food & Beverage Director to lead a complex, high-volume operation within a renowned luxury hotel in Barcelona. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational management, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of more than 100 professionals and driving a significant transformation across the department.
  • Lead the transformation of a luxury hotel's Food & Beverage operation
  • One of Barcelona's most prestigious 5-star luxury hotels

About Our Client



Our client is a prestigious luxury Hotel in Barcelona renowned for its commitment to service excellence, operational performance, and outstanding guest experiences.

Job Description

  • Lead the overall Food & Beverage strategy, ensuring the highest standards of service, guest satisfaction, and profitability.
  • Oversee the operation of all restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banqueting, and events.
  • Manage, inspire, and develop a multidisciplinary team of over 100 professionals.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, engagement, and continuous improvement.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop department managers and leadership teams.
  • Design, implement, and optimize operational procedures, service standards, and internal communication processes.
  • Play an active role in developing new food and beverage concepts, guest experiences, and commercial initiatives.
  • Identify new revenue opportunities through innovative products, events, partnerships, and experiential offerings.
  • Work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure alignment between culinary excellence and overall guest experience.
  • Monitor and achieve financial, operational, and guest satisfaction objectives.
  • Lead change management initiatives and support the ongoing evolution of the department.



The Successful Applicant

  • Inspirational and authentic leadership style.
  • Strong ability to motivate, develop, and empower teams.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Hands-on, operationally focused approach with strong business acumen.
  • Strategic mindset combined with excellent execution capabilities.
  • Innovative and forward-thinking attitude.
  • Ability to successfully lead transformation and organizational change.
  • High level of emotional intelligence and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong commercial awareness and results orientation.
  • Ability to build credibility across both operational and executive teams.

  • Proven experience as a Food & Beverage Director within luxury or ultra-luxury hotels.
  • Strong background managing large-scale and complex F&B operations with multiple outlets.
  • Demonstrated success in leading teams, driving organizational change, and improving business performance.
  • Deep understanding of current food, beverage, and luxury hospitality trends.
  • Fluent English and Spanish required; additional languages are considered an advantage.
  • Willingness to be based in Barcelona.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
  • Opportunity to lead a high-impact transformation project within a prestigious hospitality environment.
  • Long-term career development prospects within a growing organization.
  • Dynamic, collaborative, and excellence-driven culture.



Contact
Regina Santamaria
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JN-072026-7065453

Job summary

Function
Operational & General Management
Subsector
Operational & General Management Subsector
Industry
Travel Leisure & Hospitality
Location
Barcelona Region
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Regina Santamaria
Job reference
JN-072026-7065453
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