The Director of Food & Beverage leads all dining, bar, banquet, and room-service operations at Shangri-La Hambantota. Requirements typically include substantial experience in luxury hotels or resorts, strong knowledge of restaurant operations, menu planning, service standards, budgeting, cost control, and food-safety procedures. The candidate should have proven leadership ability, commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, and experience managing multicultural teams. Fluency in English and strong guest-relations skills are expected. The role requires someone capable of improving profitability, maintaining Shangri-La service standards, developing talent, coordinating with culinary and hotel departments, and creating memorable dining experiences for international and local guests.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its brands are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, distinctive dining, and strong attention to guest comfort. Shangri-La Hambantota Resort & Spa is located on Sri Lanka’s southern coast within a large coastal resort setting, offering accommodation, restaurants, leisure facilities, wellness services, and event spaces. The company places emphasis on customer service, operational excellence, responsible business practices, and employee development. Working for Shangri-La generally involves an international hotel environment, collaboration across departments, structured brand standards, and opportunities to build a career in luxury hospitality.
Sri Lanka offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, IT, finance, education, healthcare, and renewable energy, with strong demand in Colombo and coastal destinations such as Hambantota, Galle, and Bentota. The culture combines Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslim, and colonial influences, with Buddhist traditions, colorful festivals, cricket, and a welcoming social atmosphere. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed beaches, wildlife areas, and hill-country towns. Living costs are generally moderate, though imported goods and upscale housing can be expensive. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored employment visa or residence approval before working; requirements and permissions should be confirmed with the employer and Sri Lankan immigration authorities. Relocation packages may include accommodation, meals, transport, medical cover, flights, and tax support, particularly for senior resort positions.
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