Director of Food And Beverage

Career Opportunity: Director – F&B Commercial & Operations

Location:Bangkok

Budget up to THB 200K

I'm supporting an established food business in the search for a leader who combines strong F&B operating experience with the commercial ability to develop new revenue opportunities.

This newly created position offers the opportunity to build a growing business, develop relationships with hospitality customers, and lead the teams responsible for turning customer requirements into profitable food and service solutions.

About the opportunity

You will connect business development, culinary expertise and operational delivery. The role requires someone who can discuss a food concept with customers, assess its commercial potential, and work with kitchen teams to deliver it consistently.

What you'll be responsible for

• Identify opportunities with hotels and corporate customers, develop proposals, and negotiate business partnerships.
• Translate customer briefs into practical menus and service plans, working closely with chefs and product development teams.
• Evaluate menu costs, selling prices, staffing requirements and production capacity before taking new projects to market.
• Lead food service operations, including buffet planning, kitchen coordination and service readiness.
• Improve production workflows, resource allocation and food quality while maintaining safety standards.
• Prepare teams and processes for new projects, from initial planning through launch and ongoing delivery.
• Develop managers and coordinate with procurement, finance, marketing and other support functions.

Who we're looking for

• A background in hotel F&B, with approximately 10 years of relevant experience and responsibility for managing teams and business performance.
• Practical experience managing buffet operations, including menu variety, staffing, food availability and waste control.
• Strong financial understanding, particularly food costing, pricing and profitability.
• Exposure to catering, central kitchens or food production serving multiple locations or customers.
• The confidence to engage with hotel stakeholders, chefs and corporate clients, and turn discussions into business opportunities.
• A hands-on leadership style and the ability to work through the changing priorities of a new business.
• Good English communication skills.

Why consider this role

This opportunity brings together commercial development and operational leadership. You will have a direct role in shaping new services, building customer partnerships and developing the capabilities needed to support growth.

Interested in learning more Please send me a direct message or share your CV for a confidential discussion.