Director Food Beverage

AccorHotel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Competitive salary

Exclusive perks across brands

Job summary

A luxury hotel brand in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to lead its preopening phase. The role involves overseeing operations, managing dining outlets, and innovating culinary experiences. Candidates should have at least 5 years in F&B management, preferably in luxury hotels, with strong leadership and financial management skills. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a top-tier culinary experience within a prestigious hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Food & Beverage management.
• Prior preopening experience preferred.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Expertise in luxury dining and innovative F&B concepts.
• Strong customer focus and leadership that inspires teams.
• Financial management experience, budgeting and cost control.
• Fluency in English (Arabic language skills are a plus).
• Creative thinking with innovation while maintaining operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead preopening efforts of the F&B division.
• Manage daily operations of F&B outlets.
• Drive sustainability and innovation in F&B operations.
• Cultivate and inspire a high-performance culture motivating your team to deliver excellence while embracing Mondrian's brand values.
• Control budgets manage costs and maximize revenue while maintaining luxury service standards.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to ensure that F&B initiatives align with the hotel's strategic objectives.
• Monitor guest feedback and key performance indicators proactively addressing opportunities for improvement.
• Drive sustainability and innovation in F&B operations embracing trends and best practices in the industry.
• Ensure compliance with health safety and local regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer orientation

Financial management

Innovative food and beverage concepts

Emotional intelligence

Leadership

Innovation

English fluency

Education

Minimum of 5 years in Food & Beverage management

Experience in a luxury or lifestyle hotel

Job description

What do we expect from you

Mondrian Abu Dhabi is preparing to make its mark and were looking for an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to lead and shape the culinary experiences at our hotel. As the Director of F&B you will play a crucial role in the preopening phase overseeing the creation and delivery of innovative exceptional food and beverage offerings. From managing dining outlets to curating worldclass experiences your leadership will drive the success of our F&B operations.

How your day looks like:

• Lead and oversee the preopening efforts of the F&B division including recruitment training operational setup and team development.
• Develop, implement and refine innovative food and beverage concepts that align with Mondrians creative approach to hospitality.
• Manage the daily operations of all F&B outlets ensuring consistent quality service standards and exceptional guest experiences.
• Cultivate and inspire a highperformance culture motivating your team to deliver excellence while embracing Mondrians brand values.
• Control budgets manage costs and maximize revenue while maintaining luxury service standards.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to ensure that F&B initiatives align with the hotels strategic objectives.
• Monitor guest feedback and key performance indicators proactively addressing opportunities for improvement.
• Drive sustainability and innovation in F&B operations embracing trends and best practices in the industry.
• Ensure compliance with health safety and local regulations.

This role requires a visionary leader with an eye for innovation and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences in the world of food and beverage.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Food & Beverage management with at least 3 years in a Director level role ideally in a luxury or lifestyle hotel environment.
• Experience working in a truly global work environment is essential.
• Prior preopening experience is highly preferred with a strong understanding of the operational and logistical aspects involved.
• Expertise in luxury dining and innovative food and beverage concepts.
• Strong customer orientation emotional intelligence and credibility with a sense of commitment and accountability.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership skills that inspire and unify teams around common goals striving for excellence in both quality and financial outcomes.
• Strong financial management experience with the ability to control budgets and achieve cost efficiencies.
• Passionate about curating exceptional dining experiences.
• Knowledge of food trends sustainability initiatives and industry best practices.
• Fluency in English (Arabic language skills are a plus).
• Creative thinking and the ability to embrace innovation while maintaining operational excellence.

Additional Information :

Why Join Mondrian Abu Dhabi

Global Presence & Vision

• Become part of a global innovative and rapidly growing group committed not only to building hotels but also to crafting a distinguished global brand.
• Embark on the exciting preopening journey of one of the most anticipated luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi.

Creative & Impactful Work

• Shape and refine the guest experience in a hotel that celebrates bold creativity rich culture and timeless style.
• Enjoy the opportunity to challenge the norm and thrive in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to curating exceptional hospitality experiences and discovering new dynamic locations.

Career Growth & Development

• Take advantage of abundant opportunities for career growth within a prestigious global portfolio of brands.
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think make and thrive at work.

Inclusive Environment:

• Thrive in an inclusive and collaborative environment that values individuality promotes inclusivity and fosters collaboration and encourages innovative thinking.

Compensation & Benefits

• Benefit from comprehensive healthcare a competitive salary and exclusive perks across the Ennismore family of brands.

How to Apply: If youre a passionate hospitality leader with experience in food and beverage management and are ready to be part of a groundbreaking luxury hotel we invite you to apply for the Director Food & Beverage role at Mondrian Abu Dhabi. Please submit your resume and a thoughtfully crafted cover letter showcasing your experience and explaining why youre the perfect fit to lead our F&B division into an exciting new chapter.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime