Head of F&B Projects & Delivery - Dubai

RecruitMe Plus; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitMe Plus invites applications for Head of Projects / Projects Manager in Dubai to lead planning and execution of F&B construction and fit-out projects across a hospitality portfolio. The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership, strong engineering background, and a proven record in high-end hospitality developments.

Responsibilities include end-to-end project management, detailed planning, cost control, and stakeholder coordination, with a focus on delivering on time, within budget, and

Qualifications

• Minimum years of experience in project management within hospitality or F&B.
• Proven track record in managing 5-star hotel or high-end F&B construction and fit-out projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP civil works interior finishes and kitchen installations relevant to F&B environments.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments.
• Strong budgeting planning and cost-control experience.
• Familiarity with regional authority approvals permits and HSE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for all new restaurant openings and refurbishments.
• Develop detailed project plans including timelines budgets resource allocation and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with architects consultants contractors suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure design alignment and seamless project execution.
• Oversee construction and fit-out works ensuring compliance with quality safety and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress identify deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize costs without compromising design integrity or guest experience.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts ensuring adherence to agreed SLAs and performance standards.
• Standardize project management procedures and reporting frameworks across all development projects.
• Monitor and report project KPIs to senior management highlighting risk opportunities and progress status.
• Ensure handover of completed sites to Operations with complete documentation and snag-free delivery.
• Lead a multidisciplinary project team and mentor junior project engineers and coordinators.

Job description

RecruitMe Plus invites applications for Head of Projects / Projects Manager in Dubai to lead planning and execution of F&B construction and fit-out projects across a hospitality portfolio. The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership, strong engineering background, and a proven record in high-end hospitality developments.

Responsibilities include end-to-end project management, detailed planning, cost control, and stakeholder coordination, with a focus on delivering on time, within budget, and