Director of Food & Beverage

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The Director of Food & Beverage leads all dining, bar, banquet, room-service and related hospitality operations at JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach. The role typically requires substantial luxury-hotel food and beverage leadership experience, strong commercial and financial knowledge, and proven ability to manage large, diverse teams. A degree or diploma in hotel management, business or a related discipline is commonly preferred. The successful candidate is expected to set service standards, drive guest satisfaction and revenue, control costs, maintain food-safety and brand standards, develop managers, and build productive relationships with owners, suppliers and corporate stakeholders. Excellent communication, planning, problem-solving and leadership skills are essential, as well as flexibility to work evenings, weekends and peak events.

About the employer

JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach is a luxury Marriott International property located in the South Beach district, near Marina Bay, Suntec City and Singapore’s civic and business areas. The hotel combines contemporary design with high-end accommodation, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities and wellness services. As part of the JW Marriott brand, it focuses on thoughtful, personalized service, refined guest experiences and attention to wellbeing. The property serves leisure travelers, corporate guests, conferences and major events, making food and beverage a significant part of its operation. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many countries. Employees generally work within structured brand standards while receiving access to international training, career development and Marriott associate benefits, subject to local terms and eligibility.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, aviation, finance, technology, healthcare and international business. The culture is multicultural, shaped by Chinese, Malay, Indian and global influences, with English widely used at work. Life is safe and convenient, supported by excellent public transport, modern services, diverse food and lively districts such as Marina Bay, Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam. Housing can be expensive, especially near the city centre, so many newcomers compare rental rooms, shared apartments and employer-provided accommodation. Foreign professionals generally need a valid work pass before starting employment; senior hospitality appointments may qualify for an Employment Pass, subject to current salary and eligibility requirements. Employers commonly handle or support the application. New arrivals should budget for rent, deposits, transport, healthcare and a humid year-round climate.