Assistant Director of F&B - Luxury Hotel (Dubai)

AccorHotels Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary upgrades

Extended stays

Discounted stays across Fairmont & R/R

Special dining discounts

Job summary

Raffles Dubai is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to lead the F&B division with strategic focus on operational excellence, financial performance, and guest experience. You will manage multiple outlets, drive brand standards, and develop high-performing teams across luxury venues in the UAE.

The role requires 10–12 years in luxury hotel F&B management and 3–5 years in senior leadership within UAE, with ability to oversee large, multicultural teams and high-volume

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10-12 years of Food & Beverage management experience in luxury hotels.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage or in an equivalent senior leadership role within a luxury hotel environment in the UAE.
• Proven experience managing multiple outlets, large multicultural teams, and high-volume operations.
• Experience with internationally recognized luxury hotel brands is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and help develop departmental business plans, budgets, forecasts, and performance reports.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of all Food & Beverage outlets and ensure service excellence.
• Maintain highest standards of service, guest satisfaction, and compliance with brand standards.
• Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial performance; monitor costs and procurement practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop F&B management and staff; promote teamwork and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Financial Acumen

Operational Excellence

Guest Service Excellence

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management

Job description

Raffles Dubai is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to lead the F&B division with strategic focus on operational excellence, financial performance, and guest experience. You will manage multiple outlets, drive brand standards, and develop high-performing teams across luxury venues in the UAE.

The role requires 10–12 years in luxury hotel F&B management and 3–5 years in senior leadership within UAE, with ability to oversee large, multicultural teams and high-volume