Director of Food & Beverage

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

Target start date for this role is August 2026

The Director of Food & Beverage will be a cornerstone of the resort experience, driving energy, activation, and guest engagement across the property. This role will lead eight distinct outlets, including:

• Signature destination restaurant

• All‑day dining restaurant focused on farm‑to‑table cuisine, utilizing produce from the resort’s organic farm

• Beach grill

• Beach shack

• Crudo bar

• Cigar and lounge bar

• Juice bar

• Coffee and cocoa bar

In addition, the role oversees banqueting and events, beach service, and in‑residence dining for 25 private residential units.

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  Lead the pre‑opening planning and execution of all Food & Beverage operations, including concept development, outlet mix, service models, and operating procedures.

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  Define and deliver a cohesive Food & Beverage vision aligned with the resort’s ultra‑luxury positioning, sustainability values, and destination identity.

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  Oversee all F&B outlets and experiences, including restaurants, bars, lounges, banqueting, events, beach service, and in‑residence dining.

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  Drive financial performance through strategic pricing, cost control, forecasting, and revenue optimization in partnership with Finance and Commercial teams.

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  Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to ensure seamless integration of culinary and service excellence across all dining concepts.

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  Recruit, lead, and develop high‑performing F&B teams, establishing strong leadership structures and succession planning from pre‑opening onward.

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  Set and enforce service standards, quality assurance, and guest experience benchmarks, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.

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  Ensure full compliance with health, safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements, as well as brand and corporate operational standards.

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  Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Events teams to create compelling dining experiences, destination programming, and revenue‑driving initiatives.

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  Act as a visible leader and ambassador for the resort’s F&B offering, supporting VIP guests, owners, media activities, and signature events.

• Three to five years of experience as a Director of Food & Beverage with Four Seasons or similar organization preferred, ideally including pre‑opening projects.

• Strong expertise in multi‑outlet operations, encompassing fine dining, bars, banquets, events, and resort‑style service environments.

• Demonstrated ability to drive commercial performance while maintaining exceptional guest experience standards.

• Exceptional leadership and people development capabilities, with experience building and scaling teams in complex operations.

• Strong strategic, operational, and financial acumen, with a hands‑on leadership approach suited to pre‑opening and luxury environments.

• Exceptional communication skills and command of Spanish and English language.