Director of Food & Beverage Seasonal Role MORGANS ORIGINALS

About the Role
We re looking for a bold, creative, and commercially minded Director of Food & Beverage to join our team for the high season, May through September. As a key member of the hotel leadership team, you will oversee all culinary and beverage experiences, ensuring each guest moment reflects the hotel s luxury lifestyle ethos.

This seasonal role offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact during a high-energy period, with potential for longer-term opportunities within Ennismore s portfolio beyond the season.

What you ll do...

Pre-Opening & Seasonal Launch

• Collaborate with brand, design, and culinary teams to develop innovative F&B concepts that fuse local inspiration with global lifestyle trends.
• Recruit, onboard, and inspire your F&B team, ensuring operational and cultural alignment.
• Oversee setup of kitchens, bars, restaurants, and event spaces, including OS&E, licensing, and menu development.
• Partner with Marketing & PR teams to create buzz and elevate the guest experience from day one.

Operations & Guest Experience

• Lead daily F&B operations across restaurants, bars, IRD, banquets, and events.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality guest experiences while driving commercial performance.
• Monitor costs, margins, and KPIs, ensuring profitability without compromising creativity.
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and brand standards at all times.

Team Leadership

• Inspire a high-performing seasonal team, fostering collaboration, creativity, and accountability.
• Implement development opportunities for team members, with a focus on cultivating future leaders.
• Uphold Ennismore s values in grooming, conduct, and communication across the department.

Brand & Strategy

• Position the hotel as a standout F&B destination in the North Coast.
• Innovate menus, service rituals, and guest experiences that reflect local culture with a global lifestyle perspective.
• Work with Brand and Marketing teams to deliver compelling storytelling across all F&B touchpoints.

Facilities & Support

• Ensure all kitchens, bars, dining areas, and back-of-house spaces are operational, safe, and efficient.
• Collaborate with Engineering and People & Culture for seamless day-to-day operations.

Seasonal Opportunity with Growth Potential

This position runs from May to September, with exceptional talent considered for extended roles across Ennismore s collection of lifestyle and luxury properties.