Assistant Director of Food & Beverage (Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok)

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The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage supports the hotel’s restaurants, bars, banquets and in-room dining operations, helping deliver high service standards and strong financial results. Requirements generally include several years of supervisory or management experience in hotel food and beverage, excellent English communication, knowledge of Thai hospitality practices, budgeting, forecasting, inventory control and health and safety standards. The successful candidate is expected to lead and coach teams, coordinate with kitchen and event departments, resolve guest concerns professionally, monitor quality and costs, and maintain Marriott service standards. Flexibility, commercial awareness, strong organization and the ability to work weekends, holidays and changing shifts are important.

About the employer

Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok is a full-service luxury riverside hotel operated under the Sheraton brand, part of Marriott International. Located beside the Chao Phraya River, the property serves business travelers, leisure guests, tour groups, weddings and corporate events. Its operations typically include multiple restaurants and bars, banquet facilities, guest rooms, recreational amenities and extensive conference services. The hotel combines international Marriott standards with local Thai hospitality and is known for its river views, event capabilities and central Bangkok location. Employees work in a multicultural environment with structured service procedures, training opportunities and career pathways across Marriott’s global hotel network. Food and beverage leadership roles involve close cooperation with culinary, rooms, sales, finance and engineering teams to deliver memorable guest experiences while meeting revenue, quality and efficiency targets.

Working in Thailand

Thailand offers varied hospitality opportunities across Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya and islands such as Koh Chang and Koh Phi Phi. Resorts commonly recruit managers, chefs, servers, spa staff, diving instructors, engineers and guest-service professionals, with peak hiring before the high season. Thai culture values politeness, respect for seniority, modest dress and calm, considerate communication. Island living brings beaches, outdoor activities and a relaxed social atmosphere, but can involve higher prices, limited healthcare and fewer transport options than Bangkok. Foreign employees usually need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and work permit before starting work; requirements vary by nationality and position. Employers may assist with paperwork, accommodation, meals, insurance and flights, so these benefits should be confirmed in writing. Plan for rainy seasons, secure housing early and carry appropriate qualifications, police checks and passport copies when relocating.