The Assistant Director of Food and Beverage supports the overall management of restaurants, bars, banquets, and related service operations. The role typically requires several years of hospitality experience, strong knowledge of food and beverage standards, financial awareness, and proven supervisory or management ability. Candidates should be confident leading multicultural teams, coordinating with kitchen and hotel departments, managing guest concerns, monitoring quality and costs, and improving revenue and service performance. Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills are expected. Experience with luxury or international hotel brands, food safety procedures, and hotel operating systems is advantageous. The successful candidate should be guest-focused, commercially aware, professional, and willing to work flexible shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
Sheraton Colombo Hotel is an international luxury hotel operating under the Sheraton brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. The property is designed to provide business and leisure accommodation, dining, meetings, events, and guest services in Sri Lanka's commercial capital. Sheraton hotels are known for full-service facilities, international operating standards, professional development opportunities, and a strong focus on welcoming guests from around the world. Employees generally work in a structured, multicultural environment with established procedures for service quality, safety, sustainability, and guest satisfaction. As a Marriott-affiliated property, Sheraton Colombo may offer access to global training, career mobility, associate benefits, and employee travel programs, subject to local policy and employment terms. Food and beverage leadership roles are central to the hotel's revenue, reputation, and overall guest experience.
Sri Lanka offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, travel services, wellness, events, and related support industries, especially in Colombo, Galle, Kandy, and coastal resort areas. The culture is welcoming and diverse, blending Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, and colonial influences. Daily life can be relatively affordable, with excellent beaches, wildlife, mountains, historic cities, and strong local food traditions. Colombo provides the most convenient urban lifestyle, while resort locations offer a quieter setting. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit or residence authorization before taking up employment; a tourist visa does not permit work. Employers usually assist with documentation, although requirements can change and should be confirmed with Sri Lankan authorities. Relocating staff should budget for housing, transport, medical insurance, and settling-in costs, and should check whether accommodation, meals, service charge, or airfare are included in the employment package.
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