Director of Food & Beverage - Shangri-La Hambantota

Role summary

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The Director of Food & Beverage leads all dining, bar, banquet, and service operations at Shangri-La Hambantota. The role typically requires strong luxury-hospitality experience, proven leadership of large multicultural teams, sound financial and commercial awareness, and a good understanding of food safety, service standards, budgeting, purchasing, and cost control. The successful candidate is expected to improve guest satisfaction, drive revenue and profitability, maintain Shangri-La brand standards, develop colleagues, and work closely with the executive team and other departments. Experience in a large resort, excellent communication skills, and the ability to create memorable guest experiences are likely to be important.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The brand is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, well-appointed properties, and strong attention to guest experience. Shangri-La Hambantota is a large beachfront resort on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, offering accommodation, restaurants, leisure facilities, golf, wellness services, and event spaces. The property serves international leisure travellers, families, groups, and corporate guests. Employees can expect a multicultural working environment, structured operational standards, and opportunities to develop within a globally recognised hotel company. Exact benefits and employment terms vary according to the appointment contract and local regulations.

Working in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, technology, finance, education, healthcare, and growing business-services sectors. Hospitality work is especially common in Colombo, the south coast, Kandy, and cultural-tourism destinations. Life combines a relaxed island pace with busy urban centres, tropical beaches, tea country, wildlife parks, and rich Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, and Christian traditions. English is widely used in tourism and business, while Sinhala and Tamil are the main local languages. Living costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although imported goods and premium housing can be expensive. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship and the appropriate employment or residence approval before starting work; requirements should be confirmed with the employer and Sri Lankan authorities. Relocating staff should arrange certified documents, medical checks, insurance, accommodation, and tax guidance before arrival.