Director of Food & Beverage - Shangri-La Hambantota

Job Description

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for leading all restaurant, bar, banquet, and in-room dining operations at Shangri-La Hambantota. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality management, extensive experience in luxury hotels or resorts, strong knowledge of food and beverage standards, budgeting, cost control, menu planning, and team leadership. The successful candidate is expected to deliver exceptional guest experiences, achieve revenue and profitability targets, maintain health and safety standards, develop colleagues, and work closely with other departments. Strong communication, commercial awareness, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to manage a large resort operation are essential.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group originating in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and North America. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, distinctive dining, wellness facilities, and carefully designed guest experiences. Shangri-La Hambantota is a large integrated resort on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, set within a tropical landscape and offering accommodation, restaurants, event facilities, recreation, golf, and access to coastal attractions. The property serves leisure travelers, families, groups, and corporate guests. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with strong emphasis on service excellence, operational consistency, colleague development, guest satisfaction, and responsible business practices.

Destination Guide

Sri Lanka offers opportunities in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, travel services, wellness, events, and hospitality management, especially in Colombo, the southern coast, the Cultural Triangle, and the east. The culture combines Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslim, and colonial influences, with Buddhism playing a major role. Life is generally relaxed and community-oriented, with excellent beaches, wildlife, tea country, historic sites, and distinctive cuisine. Living costs are moderate, although imported goods and premium housing can be expensive. Foreign nationals normally need an employment or residence visa sponsored by the employer and should confirm eligibility before accepting a role. Employers may provide accommodation, meals, transport, medical cover, flights, or relocation support, particularly for senior resort positions. Candidates should verify salary, taxation, benefits, working hours, probation terms, and visa responsibility directly with Shangri-La before relocating.