Director of Food & Beverage

Fairmont St. Andrews encapsulates luxury and this experience begins and ends with our colleagues. Fairmont St Andrews is one of Scotland’s most iconic five-star luxury hotels and resorts in the home of golf.

Our 213-bedroom property is located on the outskirts of St Andrews, boasting 2 championship golf courses and an award-winning spa and leisure facility. With multiple food and beverage venues on site, including our two AA Rosette Restaurant, St Andrews Clubhouse & Grill - serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood, we are able to offer our guests a world class experience for dining and leisure activities, right here on property.

Within 20 minutes from Leuchars Railway station and 35 minutes from Dundee, we are an easy commute from numerous Scottish destinations.

At Fairmont St Andrews, every detail matters. From sweeping coastal views to exceptional dining experiences, we create moments that define luxury.

We are seeking a Director of Food & Beverage to lead one of Scotland’s most distinguished resort F&B operations - a visionary leader ready to shape the future of dining at a five-star coastal destination.

The Opportunity

As Director of Food & Beverage, you will deliver the strategic vision for all F&B outlets across the resort. Reporting to the Hotel Manager and working closely with the Executive Committee, you will elevate all food and drink touchpoints from signature outlets and bars to large-scale events.

You will have the opportunity to build, develop and inspire your own leadership team while ensuring the division operates with precision, profitability and passion.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Defining and clearly communicating the strategic direction for Food & Beverage
• Driving revenue growth and delivering strong profit performance across all outlets
• Owning and managing annual budgets, forecasts and financial planning
• Monitoring KPIs and implementing initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency
• Overseeing cost control, inventory management and monthly reconciliations
• Ensuring exceptional quality, consistency and presentation across all outlets
• Building, mentoring and retaining a world-class team of international and local talent
• Protecting and elevating the innovative reputation of the division

Who You Are

You are an accomplished F&B leader with a strong commercial mindset and a refined understanding of luxury hospitality. You’ll bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience within a deluxe international hotel or high-end restaurant environment
• Experience within the UK market
• Proven ability to lead large, complex F&B operations
• Strong financial acumen and a track record of exceeding KPIs
• A passion for innovation, guest experience and brand excellence
• Outstanding communication skills and professional polish

A degree in Food & Beverage or Hospitality Management is preferred; extensive senior-level experience will be equally valued.

If you are ready to take ownership, drive performance and create something truly special — we would love to hear from you

• Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement

• Friends & Family rates across Fairmont and Accor hotels worldwide

• Discounts on food and beverage across all our outlets

• Complimentary meals on duty

• Complimentary Spa and Leisure access 

• Wellbeing and colleague support programmes

• Complimentary Golf access

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities