Director of Food & Beverage | ZEST Hotel & Resort Ibiza Ibiza, Spain | Pre-Opening We are looking for an exceptional
Director of Food & Beverage
to join the pre-opening leadership team at
ZEST Hotel & Resort Ibiza , an exciting new five-star lifestyle resort launching in Ibiza. This is a significant opportunity for an experienced F&B leader to help shape the food, beverage and entertainment experience of a new luxury destination from the ground up.
About ZEST ZEST Hotel & Resort Ibiza is a new five-star lifestyle destination set in the hills above San Antonio. With
206 keys, private villas, multiple destination restaurants and bars, wellness facilities and a global entertainment partnership , ZEST will combine luxury hospitality with the energy, creativity and social spirit for which Ibiza is renowned.
The Opportunity Reporting into the resort leadership team, the
Director of Food & Beverage
will take overall responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of the resort's F&B operation. With oversight across
restaurants, bars, and pool, in-room dining and events , you will build and lead a high-performing team while creating distinctive guest experiences for an international clientele. As part of the pre-opening team, you will also play an important role in bringing the ZEST F&B concepts to life ahead of launch. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the overall F&B strategy and day-to-day operation across the resort Driving revenue, profitability, cost control and payroll performance Working closely with the
Executive Chef
on food quality, presentation and concept delivery Leading restaurant, bar, pool and events operations Developing menus, pricing, beverage strategies and service standards Recruiting, developing and inspiring an outstanding F&B leadership and operational team Working collaboratively with Sales, Marketing and Events to maximise commercial opportunities Delivering exceptional experiences for international, VIP and high-profile guests Coordinating F&B operations around
pool parties, DJ sets, entertainment and promoter-led events Supporting pre-opening, seasonal mobilisation and operational readiness
About You We are looking for a commercially minded, highly visible F&B leader who understands how to combine
luxury service, strong operational discipline and lifestyle hospitality . Ideally, you will bring: Senior F&B leadership experience within a
luxury resort, lifestyle hotel or complex multi-outlet operation A strong track record of leading successful restaurants and bars Excellent commercial understanding across revenue, payroll, purchasing and cost control Experience recruiting, developing and leading large and diverse F&B teams Strong knowledge of contemporary restaurant, bar and beverage trends Experience within a
pre-opening or seasonal resort environment
would be highly advantageous Confidence operating within a fast-paced, entertainment-led hospitality environment Fluent Spanish and English Valid EU work authorisation or the appropriate Spanish work permit This role requires residency in
Ibiza during the operating season .
Why ZEST? This is an opportunity to join ZEST at the beginning of its journey and have a genuine influence on the F&B identity of one of Ibiza's newest luxury lifestyle resorts. You will join an international hospitality team with the freedom to create, innovate and build an F&B operation designed to become an integral part of the ZEST experience. Interested in shaping the next chapter of luxury lifestyle hospitality in Ibiza? We'd love to hear from you.
#ZESTIbiza #DirectorFoodAndBeverage #FoodAndBeverage #HospitalityJobs #IbizaJobs #LuxuryHospitality #HotelPreOpening #LifestyleHotels #HospitalityCareers pitality #SpainJobs
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Director of Food & Beverage
to join the pre-opening leadership team at
ZEST Hotel & Resort Ibiza , an exciting new five-star lifestyle resort launching in Ibiza. This is a significant opportunity for an experienced F&B leader to help shape the food, beverage and entertainment experience of a new luxury destination from the ground up.
About ZEST ZEST Hotel & Resort Ibiza is a new five-star lifestyle destination set in the hills above San Antonio. With
206 keys, private villas, multiple destination restaurants and bars, wellness facilities and a global entertainment partnership , ZEST will combine luxury hospitality with the energy, creativity and social spirit for which Ibiza is renowned.
The Opportunity Reporting into the resort leadership team, the
Director of Food & Beverage
will take overall responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of the resort's F&B operation. With oversight across
restaurants, bars, and pool, in-room dining and events , you will build and lead a high-performing team while creating distinctive guest experiences for an international clientele. As part of the pre-opening team, you will also play an important role in bringing the ZEST F&B concepts to life ahead of launch. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the overall F&B strategy and day-to-day operation across the resort Driving revenue, profitability, cost control and payroll performance Working closely with the
Executive Chef
on food quality, presentation and concept delivery Leading restaurant, bar, pool and events operations Developing menus, pricing, beverage strategies and service standards Recruiting, developing and inspiring an outstanding F&B leadership and operational team Working collaboratively with Sales, Marketing and Events to maximise commercial opportunities Delivering exceptional experiences for international, VIP and high-profile guests Coordinating F&B operations around
pool parties, DJ sets, entertainment and promoter-led events Supporting pre-opening, seasonal mobilisation and operational readiness
About You We are looking for a commercially minded, highly visible F&B leader who understands how to combine
luxury service, strong operational discipline and lifestyle hospitality . Ideally, you will bring: Senior F&B leadership experience within a
luxury resort, lifestyle hotel or complex multi-outlet operation A strong track record of leading successful restaurants and bars Excellent commercial understanding across revenue, payroll, purchasing and cost control Experience recruiting, developing and leading large and diverse F&B teams Strong knowledge of contemporary restaurant, bar and beverage trends Experience within a
pre-opening or seasonal resort environment
would be highly advantageous Confidence operating within a fast-paced, entertainment-led hospitality environment Fluent Spanish and English Valid EU work authorisation or the appropriate Spanish work permit This role requires residency in
Ibiza during the operating season .
Why ZEST? This is an opportunity to join ZEST at the beginning of its journey and have a genuine influence on the F&B identity of one of Ibiza's newest luxury lifestyle resorts. You will join an international hospitality team with the freedom to create, innovate and build an F&B operation designed to become an integral part of the ZEST experience. Interested in shaping the next chapter of luxury lifestyle hospitality in Ibiza? We'd love to hear from you.
#ZESTIbiza #DirectorFoodAndBeverage #FoodAndBeverage #HospitalityJobs #IbizaJobs #LuxuryHospitality #HotelPreOpening #LifestyleHotels #HospitalityCareers pitality #SpainJobs
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