Director of Food and Beverage

Job Description

The Director of Food and Beverage leads all dining, bar, banquet, catering, and room-service operations at The Westin Fiji Golf Resort & Spa. The role typically requires substantial experience in luxury hotels or resorts, strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, budgeting, menu development, cost control, hygiene standards, and team leadership. Candidates should have excellent communication and commercial skills, a guest-focused approach, and the ability to work across multicultural teams. The successful candidate is expected to improve profitability, maintain Marriott and Westin service standards, develop colleagues, manage supplier relationships, and deliver consistently high-quality dining experiences. Flexibility, professional presentation, and the ability to work weekends, evenings, and public holidays are essential.

Company Info

The Westin Fiji Golf Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort located on Denarau Island, near Nadi, Fiji. It operates under the Westin brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Westin hotels focus on wellbeing, restorative stays, quality dining, thoughtful service, and experiences that help guests feel their best. The resort caters to leisure travelers, families, groups, weddings, and corporate events, with restaurants, bars, spa facilities, recreational activities, meeting spaces, and access to golf and island attractions. Employees work in an international resort environment where guest satisfaction, operational standards, sustainability, and colleague development are important. The property is part of Fiji’s major tourism sector and offers professionals the opportunity to gain experience in a high-volume, multicultural luxury resort setting.

Destination Guide

Fiji offers hospitality opportunities in resorts, hotels, restaurants, tourism activities, cruise services, aviation, retail, and supporting business services. Denarau and Nadi provide many of the country’s largest tourism employers, while the Coral Coast, Suva, and outer islands offer additional roles. Fijian culture is welcoming and community-oriented, with strong traditions of respect, family, music, dance, and communal meals. Life is generally relaxed, tropical, and outdoors-focused, although imported goods and accommodation near resort areas can be expensive. Foreign applicants normally need an employer-sponsored work permit before starting employment; requirements can include a contract, qualifications, police clearance, medical checks, and immigration approval. Relocation packages vary, so candidates should confirm housing, flights, insurance, meals, taxes, and permit costs. Nadi provides international connections, while local transport and healthcare access may be more limited on smaller islands.