The Director of Food & Beverage leads all dining, bar, banquet, and beverage operations at Shangri-La Hambantota. The role requires substantial luxury-hospitality experience, strong commercial and financial knowledge, leadership ability, and a solid understanding of food safety, service standards, menu planning, budgeting, and cost control. The successful candidate is expected to develop revenue, maintain exceptional guest experiences, coach and motivate multicultural teams, coordinate with other departments, and ensure compliance with Shangri-La standards. Experience in a large resort, international hotel group, or destination property is highly desirable, along with excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and North America. Its properties are known for personalized service, high-quality facilities, and a strong emphasis on genuine Asian hospitality. Shangri-La Hambantota is a large integrated resort on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, featuring guest rooms, villas, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, a golf course, wellness services, and recreational activities. The resort serves international leisure travelers, families, groups, weddings, and corporate guests. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and are expected to uphold high service standards, develop their teams, manage resources responsibly, and create memorable guest experiences while supporting the property’s commercial performance.
Sri Lanka offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, aviation, technology, finance, healthcare, education, and international business services. Hospitality jobs are concentrated in Colombo, the south coast, the Cultural Triangle, and the eastern beaches. Life combines tropical scenery, affordable local food, strong community ties, and a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, although traffic, public services, and imported goods can be challenging. The culture reflects Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslim, and colonial influences, with Buddhism playing a major role. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored employment or residence visa, and should confirm approval requirements before arrival; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Employers may assist with permits, accommodation, transport, insurance, and relocation. Candidates should verify salary, benefits, tax treatment, housing, schooling, and contract terms before accepting an offer.
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