Director of Food and Beverage

Role summary

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The Director of Food and Beverage leads all dining, bar, banquet, catering and room-service operations, ensuring outstanding guest experiences and strong financial performance. Candidates typically need a degree in hospitality or business, extensive luxury-hotel food and beverage experience, and proven leadership across multiple outlets. Strong budgeting, forecasting, menu development, service-quality, cost-control and people-management skills are expected. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, confident with multicultural teams, visible with guests and able to maintain Shangri-La’s service standards. Knowledge of local regulations, food safety, hygiene and current dining trends is also important. Fluency in English and excellent communication skills are generally required.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities and wellness offerings. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates established luxury properties in destinations including Manila and Boracay, serving business travellers, leisure guests, families and events. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, service consistency, employee development and responsible business practices. Employees may benefit from an international working environment, structured training and opportunities to progress within the wider hotel group. Specific benefits, reporting lines and responsibilities depend on the individual property and employment contract.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, particularly in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan and other resort destinations. Hotels, restaurants, cruise businesses and tourism companies regularly seek experienced managers, chefs and service professionals. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented and community-minded, with English widely used in business and hospitality. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced urban living to relaxed beach and island communities; transport, healthcare and housing are generally more developed in major cities. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit, and should confirm requirements with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration and the hiring company before relocating. Employment contracts should clarify salary, accommodation, insurance, flights, taxes and benefits. Candidates should also consider seasonal demand, monsoon weather, commuting and local living costs when choosing an island destination.