V A C A N C Y

We are preparing to open a new luxury resort in Larnaca, Cyprus, designed to deliver an exceptional hospitality experience through outstanding service, distinctive experiences, refined accommodation, and a strong connection to the destination.

As we prepare to enter the international luxury hospitality market, we are seeking an experienced, service-oriented, and commercially driven Director of Food & Beverage to lead the resort's food and beverage operations, establish distinctive dining experiences, and drive operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and financial performance.

The Director of Food & Beverage will be responsible for the overall strategy, development, and management of the resort's food and beverage operations, including restaurants, bars, lounges, in-room dining, banqueting, events, and other dining concepts across the property.

The role requires a strong balance of strategic leadership, culinary and beverage knowledge, operational expertise, financial management, service excellence, and creative vision, ensuring that every dining experience reflects the resort's luxury positioning and meets the expectations of discerning international guests.

The successful candidate will be accountable for driving food and beverage revenue, profitability, cost control, service quality, guest satisfaction, and team performance, while developing innovative dining concepts, maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation, and creating memorable gastronomic experiences that enhance the resort's reputation and overall guest experience.

The Palm Beach Resort, a five-star resort that brings together a world-class hotel, beachfront residences, exceptional dining, a luxury wellness spa, exciting event spaces and dynamic sports facilities.

Director of Food & Beverage

The successful candidate should have:

Qualifications & Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Administration, Food & Beverage Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification or relevant professional certification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience in food and beverage operations within luxury hotels, resorts, or internationally recognised hospitality brands.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior food and beverage leadership role, such as Director of Food & Beverage, Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, or an equivalent position with broad operational and financial responsibility.
• Proven track record in managing multiple food and beverage outlets and delivering outstanding service standards, guest satisfaction, and financial results.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, bars and lounges, beverage programmes, in-room dining, banqueting, catering, and event operations.
• Experience in developing distinctive restaurant concepts, dining experiences, menus, beverage offerings, and service standards aligned with a luxury hospitality brand.
• Strong financial acumen, including responsibility for operating budgets, revenue forecasting, menu engineering, pricing strategies, food and beverage cost control, labour productivity, and departmental profitability.
• Proven ability to analyse operational and financial performance indicators, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement strategies to maximise revenue and operating margins.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting, developing, motivating, and leading diverse food and beverage teams, including restaurant managers, bar managers, sommeliers, service teams, and other operational personnel.
• Strong understanding of luxury service standards, guest engagement, personalised service, complaint resolution, and continuous service improvement.
• Experience in developing and implementing standard operating procedures, quality assurance programmes, health and safety protocols, and food hygiene standards.
• Sound knowledge of food and beverage trends, contemporary dining concepts, premium beverage offerings, and evolving guest expectations within the luxury hospitality sector.
• Experience in luxury hospitality pre-opening projects, including outlet concept development, recruitment, training, supplier selection, operating procedures, and operational readiness, is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Executive Chefs, Sales & Marketing, Events, Procurement, Finance, and other departments to deliver an integrated guest experience and achieve commercial objectives.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills, with the ability to establish effective relationships with food and beverage suppliers, local producers, and strategic partners.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach and the ability to perform effectively in a demanding, guest-focused environment.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Greek and additional languages relevant to the resort's international clientele are advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Cyprus hospitality market, local food and beverage suppliers, and regional culinary traditions is an advantage.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead and shape the food and beverage offering of a new luxury resort in Cyprus.
• A senior leadership position with meaningful influence over dining concepts, service standards, operational performance, and the overall guest experience.
• The opportunity to develop distinctive food and beverage concepts and build a high-performing team from the pre-opening phase.
• A dynamic environment focused on culinary excellence, innovation, personalised service, and commercial achievement.
• Professional development and long-term career opportunities.
• A competitive remuneration and benefits package commensurate with experience and responsibilities.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their food and beverage leadership experience, relevant achievements, and approach to developing and operating successful food and beverage concepts within a luxury hospitality environment.

Important to have: EU passport, progressive experience 10+ years, understanding of timelines for pre-opening and soft opening pre-requisites.

Join us in bringing a new luxury hospitality destination to life in Larnaca, Cyprus, and help create exceptional dining experiences that will become a defining feature of the resort.

Please send your CV referring to the position by the 15th November, 2026 to

[email protected]