Director of Food & Beverage

Five Hotels and Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Fivehotelsandresorts in Dubai seeks a senior Food and Beverage leader to drive five-star guest experiences across luxury hotels and venues. You will own end-to-end F&B operations, shaping standards, menus, service quality, and profitability while leading a high-performing team in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment.

The role requires a proven track record in luxury hotel F&B management, strategic vision, cost control, and an ability to elevate guest satisfaction through innovative

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior Food and Beverage management role in a luxury hotel.
• Strong commitment to delivering five-star experiences and revenue growth.
• Hands-on leader with ability to coach and develop a large team.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead all aspects of F&B operations ensuring seamless execution and service excellence.
• Direct and monitor services to maintain five-star standards and manage costs.
• Plan and implement F&B programs, policies, and procedures aligned with brand standards.
• Collaborate with Executive Chefs on menu engineering and portion control.

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 11/05/2026

This Isn't Just A Role - It's APosition Within A Global Lifestyle Powerhouse.

At The Group, you'll operate at the crossroads ofculture, entertainment, and commercial ambition - contributing to an ecosystemthat spans hospitality, entertainment, real estate, and beyond.

The Opportunity

A Platform for Those Who Deliver.

Whetheryou're in a frontline role, a specialist function, or a leadership position,every role presents an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Roles and Responsibilities

You Take Ownership. You Deliver WithPrecision.

Youapproach your responsibilities with discipline, a clear understanding of whatthe business requires, and a consistent attention to quality - workingcollaboratively and focused, at all times, on delivering meaningful output.

• Strong commitment todriving exceptional ‘FIVE-Star’ Food and Beverage Experiences, with the abilityto drive revenue and manage costs effectively.
  
• A minimum of 5 yearsof experience in a senior Food and Beverage Management Role in a Luxury Hotelis preferred.
  
• Proactive inContributing Innovatively towards next-level Food and Beverage Development and GuestExperiences.
  
• Exceptional skills inImproving Customer Satisfaction and Driving Profitability, showcasing acommitment to Industry-Leading Standards.
  
• SuperiorProblem-Solving Skills and the competence to Exceed Expectations in dynamic andcompetitive operational environments.
  
• 'FIVE-Styled’Visionary thinking by finding creative solutions, while taking Ownership forall duties and tasks assigned.
  
• A Proactive Nature,coupled with a meticulous Eye for Detail, ensures every aspect of the Operationis perfectly curated.
  
• Next-LevelOrganisational and Supervisory skills, effectively leading and inspiring theFIVE Tribe to New Heights.
  
• Strong understandingof Industry Regulations is beneficial.
  
• A hands-on attitude,fuelled by a ‘Can-Do!’ Spirit.
  
• Spearheads and manages all aspects of theFood and Beverage operations, ensuring Seamless E xecution and Unparalleled S ervice.
  
• Plans, directs, and monitors services and ‘FIVE-Star’ Food and Beverage S tandards in all outlets and kitchens, ensuring Managers take Correctiveactions as necessary in adherence to FIVE’s Policies and I ndustry- L eading s tandards.
  
• Ensures all Food and Beverage ‘FIVERs’ adhere to FIVE’s grooming standards, Relentlesslyenforcing Hygiene standards to demonstrate a ‘FIVE-Styled’ Image consistent with FIVE’sGold Standard.
  
• Oversees the T raining and D evelopment of ‘FIVERs , ’ fostering a Culture of C ontinuous Improvement and Excellence.
  
• Inspires and drives the FIVE Tribe to Elevate I ndividual P erformance through Bespoke C oaching and creates Development and Succession plans for ‘FIVERs.’
  
• Fosters a C ulture of Collaboration and Innovation, ensuring the Food and Beverage T eam remains Motivated and Aligned with FIVE’s award-winning standards.
  
• Plans and implements Visionary Food andBeverage - related program me s, policies, and procedures to ensure FIVE’sWorld-Class standards are consistently met.
  
• Participates in preparing the AnnualBusiness Plan and Sales and Marketing Plans, contributing to FIVE’s Strategic Direction.
  
• Closely monitors the profitability of allFood and Beverage concepts , providing Solutionsto Enhance performance and implement ing Corrective M easures as needed.
  
• Contributes to the P reparation of the Budget and monitors the Financial performance of Foodand Beverage concepts , identifyingareas of u nsatisfactoryperformance and Capitalising on potential Improvement Opportunities.
  
• Is A ccountable for the full Profit and Loss of all Food and Beverageoperations, ensuring Financial Targets are met and exceeded.
  
• Maintains stability in Service Deliveryacross all existing operations, upholding the Highest Standards of Service Excellenceand controlling Operating Expenses.
  
• Monitors the Activities and Trends ofcompetitor hotels, restaurants, and bars, identifying and acting on Opportunitiesto Modernise equipment, service methods, and product presentation.
  
• Collaborates with the Executive Chefs onmenu engineering and portion control, ensuring the Highest F ood S tandards are achievedwhile selling at the correct prices.
  
• Continuously Improves Guest Satisfactionbyenhancing service methods and product presentation, maintaining a Competitive Advantageand Delivering an Exquisite Guest experience.
  
• Carries out all assignments andinstructions delegated by the Higher Management of FIVE, ensuring that allpolicies, procedures, and standards are adhered to Implicitly.
  
• Liaises with various Departments to ensureCohesive and Efficient operations, contributing to FIVE’s overall success andreputation.
  

What Success Looks Like

Be Part of an Organisation ThatRecognises Delivery and Rewards Growth.

You’llbe part of a global, fast-growing business operating across some of the mostdistinctive destinations in the industry, working alongside a diverse,multicultural team united by shared standards, at a pace that supports realdevelopment and where consistent delivery is recognised across every function,brand, and territory.

You recognise how your work affects thewider team, the guest, and the business, and you act accordingly.

YouRepresent the Brand

Inevery interaction, whether with a guest, a colleague, or a partner, youconduct yourself as a representative of the brand.

You Own It

You assume full responsibility for whatfalls within your remit, and you see it through to completion with minimaloversight.

You Deliver

Yourwork is accurate, timely, and consistently meets the standard expected, whileunderstanding how it connects to the wider business, team output andcommercial results.

You Grow

You receive feedback constructively,develop your capabilities with intent, and approach every challenge as anopportunity to improve.

Ready to Join the Tribe?

If You Want to Play at the HighestLevel, We’d Like to Hear from You.