F&B Director - Hotel Palace Portoroz

Date: Jun 20, 2026

Location: Portorož, SI Slovenia

Department: Food and Beverage

Minor Hotels is a global hospitality group operating over 560 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas. As a hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels fulfils the needs and desires of today’s global travellers through its diverse portfolio of 12 hotel brands – Anantara, Minor Reserve, Avani, Colbert Collection, Elewana, The Wolseley, NH, NH Collection, iStay, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli. As part of Minor Hotels, the region of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is responsible for more than 350 properties in 30 countries and plans to grow across all segments, with a focus on its upper-upscale and luxury brands.

What will be your mission?

As Food & Beverage Director, you will be in charge of managing Food & Beverage functions and supervising staff on a daily basis, from business planning and organizing to operations and administration.

What will you do?

• Plan, schedule, and organize the working hours of the team to ensure adequate coverage of the staff against the occupation.

• Train, supervise, and provide feedback to team members on their performance.

• Work in an integrated manner with the front office and sales team in the allocation of bookings that relate to the F&B area.

• Oversee the inventory and materials control of the F&B department.

• Manage the day-to-day operations, ensuring processes and procedures related to quality and service; to comply with the F&B standards.

• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring quality and service-related processes and procedures; to comply with brand standards.

• Communicate the information received by the different departments related to the area, thus fulfilling the assigned tasks.

What are we looking for?

• EU citizenship is required (or valid long term EU residence permitting full employment rights).

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in F&B management within a 5* hotel environment.

• Strong operational knowledge of restaurants, bars, banqueting, and cost control.

• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a multicultural environment.

• Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of Slovenian or another regional language is an advantage.

• Strategic mindset with hands on operational approach.

• Experience in luxury hospitality is highly preferred.

• Strong guest orientation and ability to uphold brand standards.

• Flexibility and readiness to support seasonal operational peaks.

Why choose us?

At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Our journey is fuelled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits such as:

• Worldwide experience – diversity of 150 different nationalities.

• Career development opportunities full of national and international challenges.

• Wide range of training programmes to enhance your skills.

• Wellbeing initiatives, including flexible working conditions.

• Team member recognition programmes, including Memorable Dates.

• Ability to make a difference through our sustainability programme and volunteering initiatives.

• Team member rates and promotions, offering discounted rates in our hotels around the world and exclusive benefits through our corporate loyalty programme.

Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply now!

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is dedicated to fostering an inclusive working environment where every individual is valued and equally encouraged. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds and abilities.