Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage supports the overall leadership of the hotel’s restaurants, bars, banquet operations and room service. The role typically requires a hospitality or business qualification, substantial experience in luxury hotel food and beverage operations, strong financial and commercial awareness, and proven team-management skills. The successful candidate is expected to maintain high service standards, improve guest satisfaction, manage budgets and profitability, coordinate with culinary and operational departments, and coach colleagues. Excellent communication, problem-solving, organisational and leadership abilities are essential, together with a professional approach and flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and city properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. The group is recognised for personalised Asian-inspired hospitality, high service standards and a strong emphasis on guest comfort. Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is a prominent luxury property set near Orchard Road, with extensive accommodation, restaurants, event facilities, gardens and wellness amenities. The company employs colleagues across hotel operations, food and beverage, culinary services, guest relations, sales and corporate functions. It generally offers an international working environment, structured training and opportunities to build a long-term career in hospitality. Compensation and benefits vary according to experience, department, seniority and employment terms.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, finance, technology, healthcare and international business. The culture is multicultural, safe and generally fast-paced, with English widely used in workplaces alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Residents enjoy excellent public transport, diverse food, modern shopping areas, green spaces and easy access to regional destinations. Living costs, especially rent, are relatively high, so accommodation and transport should be considered carefully when evaluating an offer. Foreign professionals normally require employer-sponsored permission such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to prevailing salary, qualification and eligibility requirements. The employer typically handles the application, while candidates should verify entry, medical and employment conditions with Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. Relocation is straightforward, but securing housing and arranging healthcare, banking and local communications in advance is advisable.