Pre-Opening F&B Strategist

Mgrmc; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Dubai is seeking a Pre-Opening F&B Strategist to conceptualize and operationalize an F&B portfolio for a landmark hotel. This role involves leading the development of various dining outlets, conducting market analysis, and overseeing recruitment and training. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of F&B leadership experience, particularly in luxury settings, with strong financial acumen and project management skills. Exceptional compensation and relocation support are offered.

Benefits

Tax-free compensation package

Performance-based incentives

Full relocation support

Luxury accommodation

Creative freedom to implement concepts

Qualifications

• 10+ years of F&B leadership experience in luxury hospitality.
• Proven track record in pre-opening roles.
• Deep understanding of global culinary trends in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of hotel F&B outlets.
• Conduct market analysis for competitive insights.
• Develop business plans and financial projections.
• Recruit culinary and service talent.
• Oversee kitchen design and supplier negotiations.
• Implement pre-opening budget and marketing strategy.

Skills

F&B leadership experience

Financial and business acumen

Leadership and recruitment skills

Project management skills

Job description

About the job Pre-Opening F&B Strategist

Architect the Next Generation of Culinary Destinations

Our client, a soon-to-open landmark hotel in Dubai, is searching for a Pre-Opening F&B Strategist to conceptualize and operationalize the entire food and beverage landscape. This is a rare opportunity for a creative strategist to build a world-class F&B portfolio from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the conceptualization and development of all hotel F&B outlets, from high-volume all-day dining to signature specialty restaurants, lounges, and nightlife venues.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify gaps, trends, and opportunities within the competitive Dubai F&B scene.
• Develop detailed business plans, financial projections (budgets, P&L, feasibility studies), and unique selling propositions for each concept.
• Lead the recruitment of key culinary and service talent, including Executive Chefs and Outlet Managers.
• Oversee menu engineering, kitchen and restaurant design in collaboration with architects, and supplier contract negotiations.
• Create and implement the pre-opening budget, marketing strategy, and training programs for the entire F&B division.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive F&B leadership experience, with a proven track record in pre-opening roles for luxury hotels or renowned restaurant groups.
• Exceptional financial and business acumen, with experience managing multi-outlet P&Ls and large pre-opening budgets.
• A visionary with a deep understanding of global culinary trends, particularly in the Middle East market.
• Outstanding leadership and recruitment skills, with the ability to attract top-tier talent.
• Strong project management skills to coordinate between departments, designers, and contractors.
• A creative entrepreneur with a strategic mind.

What Our Client Offers:

• A defining career opportunity to create a legacy F&B portfolio.
• An executive-level, tax-free compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Full relocation support and luxury accommodation.
• The creative freedom and budget to bring visionary concepts to life.

We appreciate all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.