Director of Food & Beverage

The Luxury Collection is a glittering collection of locally authentic hotels and resorts around the world. Our hotels are the custodians of the world's most enriching and desirable experiences. It is our mission to guide our guests, seasoned travelers, on transformative journeys that touch their spirit, enrich their lives and create lasting memories.
If you have a penchant for engaging storytelling and want to provide truly genuine, personalized and anticipatory service, then we invite you to join us on our journey and consider a career at The Luxury Collection.
The Hotel Imperial with 138 rooms and suites is one of the most exclusive 5* hotels in Vienna and one of the most renowned hotels worldwide. Our guests are offered the highest quality of service and an authentic experience in a historic ambience with state-of-the-art amenities.
Vienna's award-winning gourmet address, the OPUS restaurant, serves modern interpretations of regional cuisine with an international touch in an elegant ambience. The classic Viennese coffee house, Café Imperial, offers a living tradition with Viennese specialties and the world-famous “Imperial Torte”. In the social centerpiece, the Imperial Bar, cozy wing chairs invite you to linger over cocktails and small delicacies.

 

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a Director of F&B to manage and develop the F&B venues Café Imperial, Restaurant OPUS, Imperial Bar, Banquet and Room Service, to implement the F&B marketing strategy of the Hotel Imperial and to position and creatively promote the F&B venues in the local market. In this position you will report directly to the General Manager.

 

Your main tasks
 

• Management of the F&B operation at the Hotel Imperial
   
• Quality assurance and development of operational standards/procedures to optimize processes and guest satisfaction
   
• Operational implementation of the positioning strategy of the F&B venues
   
• Development of F&B promotions and campaigns
   
• Preparation of budgets for F&B venues as well as forecasting, reporting and cost controlling
   
• Customer care as well as initiating and maintaining business partnerships
   
• Training and performance development of the F&B teams
   
• Training of apprentices 
   
• Vacation and duty roster planning

 

Your profile 

• At least 5 years of experience in F&B management
   
• Several years of experience in practical F&B operations (kitchen, service, F&B sales)
   
• Completion of specific training in the hotel and catering industry (Bachelor's degree an advantage)
   
• Excellent German and English language skills (written and spoken) 
   
• Intensive reference to sales and marketing in F&B - from global consumer trends to the local Viennese market
   
• Ability to analyze data and take targeted measures as a result
   
• Confident handling of computer systems (e.g. Excel, Micros Symphony, Opera, SevenRooms, etc.) and complex calculations
   
• Strong leadership skills
   
• Innovation, organizational skills, communication

 

 What we offer

 
From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, each luxury hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its locale – a portal to the destination’s cultural charms and treasures. If you are someone with an appreciation for evocative storytelling, a keen interest and passion for this destination's heritage, and a desire to deliver genuine, personalized, and anticipatory hospitality, then we invite you on our journey. In joining The Luxury Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.