Position: Head of Food & Beverage
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About the Job:
The Head of Food & Beverage will lead the end-to-end operations of a refined British luxury dining concept, ensuring impeccable standards of service, culinary execution, and guest experience. This role is responsible for driving commercial performance while preserving brand heritage, operational excellence, and a world-class hospitality culture.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in stand-alone restaurant operations, luxury service environments, and team leadership within the UAE hospitality market.
Responsibilities:
- Lead full-spectrum F&B operations, ensuring consistency in service, food quality, and brand standards
- Own P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences aligned with luxury hospitality benchmarks
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior restaurant management and operational teams
- Oversee kitchen operations, menu execution, supplier relationships, and inventory controls
- Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and regulatory compliance
- Ensure full compliance with Dubai Municipality, HACCP, and UAE F&B regulations
- Establish SOPs, service protocols, and performance metrics
- Collaborate with marketing and brand teams to strengthen positioning and customer loyalty
- Support strategic growth initiatives including new openings and concept expansion
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field
- Minimum 10 years of UAE F&B experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles
- Proven experience managing premium stand-alone restaurant operations
- Strong commercial acumen with full P&L ownership experience
- Deep understanding of luxury service standards and food safety regulations
- HACCP certification (mandatory or to be obtained upon joining)
What We Offer:
- 5 Day workweek
- Career Progression Opportunities
- A senior leadership role in shaping and elevating end-to-end Food & Beverage operations to luxury hospitality standards
- Autonomy to drive service excellence, culinary execution, and commercial performance across the business
- Direct exposure to cross-functional leadership, brand positioning, and long-term F&B growth strategy
- A refined, entrepreneurial environment that values guest experience, craftsmanship, and operational precision
- Annual Family benefits (flight tickets, medical insurance, Child education allowance)
