Head of Restaurants, Bars & Experiences — Luxury F&B Leader

Mandarin Oriental; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MOstay

Learning & Development

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental, Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi seeks a Director of Restaurants, Bars & Experiences to lead all dining and experiential operations across outlets, banqueting and guest experiences. You will shape distinctive concepts, drive revenue growth and guest loyalty while upholding Mandarin Oriental brand standards.

This senior leadership role requires strong financial acumen, team development and collaboration with Sales & Marketing, providing strategic direction and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent.
• Senior leadership experience in luxury F&B operations.
• Strong operational, commercial and financial management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multi-outlet high-performing operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication and People Management skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety (HACCP) and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all dining and experiential operations, including restaurants, bars, banqueting, entertainment programming and guest experiences.
• Drive RB&E strategy on property, aligned with Group objectives.
• Develop concepts and drive revenue, guest loyalty and profitability.
• Budgeting, forecasting and strategic business planning processes.
• Monitor quality, compliance and guest feedback; ensure hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing on promotions and partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Operations management

Financial acumen

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Mandarin Oriental, Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi seeks a Director of Restaurants, Bars & Experiences to lead all dining and experiential operations across outlets, banqueting and guest experiences. You will shape distinctive concepts, drive revenue growth and guest loyalty while upholding Mandarin Oriental brand standards.

This senior leadership role requires strong financial acumen, team development and collaboration with Sales & Marketing, providing strategic direction and delivering