Cluster Director of Food & Beverage

Role summary

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The Cluster Director of Food & Beverage leads food and beverage operations across the assigned Marriott properties, including restaurants, bars, banquets, and room service. Candidates typically need a hospitality or business degree, extensive F&B management experience, strong commercial and financial skills, and a record of leading multicultural teams. Excellent English communication, knowledge of Thai hospitality standards, food safety, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue management are valuable. The role expects an energetic, guest-focused leader who can improve service quality, control costs, develop talent, support sales initiatives, and maintain Marriott brand standards. Flexibility, strategic thinking, and the ability to work across multiple departments and properties are essential.

About the employer

Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 is a contemporary business and leisure hotel in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit district, positioned near restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and major transport links. It operates under the Courtyard by Marriott brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hotel companies. Courtyard hotels generally focus on practical comfort, reliable service, modern accommodation, dining, meeting facilities, and a welcoming environment for both business and leisure travelers. Marriott places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, operational consistency, associate development, inclusion, and responsible business practices. A cluster leadership role may support food and beverage performance across more than one property, requiring close cooperation with hotel leadership, culinary teams, sales, finance, and operations. Exact benefits, ownership arrangements, and compensation depend on the local employment contract.

Working in Thailand

Thailand’s islands, including Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Krabi’s islands, and Koh Chang, offer strong employment opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, diving, wellness, events, and tourism sales. Bangkok is the main corporate and hospitality hub, while island jobs are often more seasonal and lifestyle-oriented. Thai culture values politeness, respect for seniority, community, and flexibility; learning basic Thai is helpful. Island living offers beaches, outdoor activities, warm weather, and a slower pace, but can involve higher prices, limited healthcare, and fewer urban conveniences. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and work permit before working legally. Employers may assist with documentation, accommodation, flights, or relocation, but this varies. Candidates should verify contract terms, tax obligations, housing, medical insurance, and transportation before relocating. Bangkok provides easier international access and broader career progression than most islands.