Director of Food & Beverage

Role summary

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The Director of Food & Beverage leads all dining, bar, banquet, and room-service operations at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur. The role typically requires substantial luxury-hotel or upscale restaurant leadership experience, strong knowledge of food and beverage standards, budgeting, cost control, menu planning, licensing, and team development. Candidates should demonstrate commercial awareness, excellent communication, and the ability to deliver memorable guest experiences while meeting revenue, profitability, hygiene, and service targets. The position is expected to manage department heads, collaborate with the executive chef and hotel leadership, coach colleagues, maintain Marriott brand standards, and build innovative dining concepts suited to the Kuala Lumpur market.

About the employer

Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur is an upscale Marriott International hotel located near KL Sentral, one of the city’s main transport and business hubs. The property offers guest rooms, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, leisure amenities, and access to Kuala Lumpur’s commercial and cultural attractions. Le Méridien is Marriott’s design-led hospitality brand, known for European-inspired style, creative culinary experiences, art, culture, and a relaxed modern atmosphere. As part of Marriott International, the hotel operates within a global network with established standards for guest service, colleague development, operational performance, and responsible business practices. Employees may benefit from international training, career mobility, hotel discounts, and exposure to a diverse, multicultural clientele. The Kuala Lumpur property serves business travellers, tourists, events, and regional visitors.