Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Food & Beverage Manager to lead the Food & Beverage department within our luxury hospitality environment in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring exceptional guest experiences, maintaining the highest service standards, maximizing revenue, and leading a high-performing team across one or more F&B outlets.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with extensive luxury hospitality experience, strong commercial awareness, and a commitment to delivering world-class dining experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Food & Beverage department, ensuring exceptional service standards at all times.
- Lead, motivate, and develop restaurant managers, supervisors, and service teams to achieve operational excellence.
- Ensure outstanding guest satisfaction by maintaining luxury hospitality standards and promptly resolving guest concerns.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef to develop menus, promotions, and seasonal dining experiences.
- Monitor food and beverage quality, presentation, and service consistency across all outlets.
- Prepare and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
- Monitor revenue, labour costs, food costs, and other key performance indicators to maximize profitability.
- Ensure compliance with UAE health, safety, food hygiene, and HACCP standards.
- Develop and implement staff training programs to enhance product knowledge, service skills, and leadership capabilities.
- Oversee recruitment, scheduling, performance management, and succession planning for the F&B team.
- Coordinate with Housekeeping, Front Office, Events, and other departments to deliver seamless guest experiences.
- Drive guest engagement initiatives and identify opportunities to increase sales and customer loyalty.
- Maintain inventory control and ensure efficient stock management.
- Ensure company policies, SOPs, and brand standards are consistently followed.
Desired Candidate Profile
Education
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 7–10 years of Food & Beverage management experience within luxury hotels or premium hospitality brands.
- Previous experience managing restaurants, bars, lounges, banquets, or multiple F&B outlets.
- Strong knowledge of luxury service standards and guest experience management.
Language Requirements
- Fluent in English.
- Fluency in one of the following languages is mandatory:
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
- Greek
- Romanian
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven experience in staff coaching and performance management.
- Strong financial management, budgeting, and cost-control skills.
- Commercial mindset with the ability to drive revenue and profitability.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a multicultural and fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
Benefits
- Competitive tax-free salary package.
- Accommodation and transportation allowance.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave and UAE public holidays as per UAE Labour Law.
- Career growth opportunities within a luxury hospitality group.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
