Food & Beverage Director

Mondrian Abu Dhabi is preparing to make its mark, and we are 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 pre-opening phase, overseeing the creation and delivery of innovative, exceptional food and beverage offerings. From managing dining outlets to curating world-class experiences, your leadership will drive the success of our F&B operations.

How your day looks like:

• Lead and oversee the pre-opening 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 Mondrian's 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 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.

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 pre-opening 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.
• 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.

Company Industry

• Hotels
• Hospitality

Department / Functional Area

• Chefs
• F&B
• Front Desk

Keywords

• Director
• Food & Beverage