VP Development F&B platform

ORIENT EXPRESS; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Vice President of Development in Dubai. This role involves sourcing and securing new projects, building relationships with stakeholders, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver successful ventures. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in luxury hospitality or F&B, with a proven ability to manage complex agreements. The position offers opportunities for international mobility and career growth within a vibrant company culture.

Benefits

Flight, visa, accommodation

Career advancement opportunities

Innovative and relaxed workplace culture

Diversity and inclusion events

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in luxury hospitality or F&B sectors.
• Proven track record in closing complex agreements.
• Based in Dubai with global mobility.

Responsibilities

• Source and secure new projects through agreements.
• Build relationships with developers and investors.
• Collaborate with global development teams.
• Prepare financial models and investment analyses.
• Represent Ennismore at key industry events.

Skills

Development or asset management experience

Financial and commercial acumen

Understanding of global dining and luxury landscape

Creativity and culinary innovation

Job description

Company Description

Ennismore is a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collection of entrepreneurial and founder‑built brands with purpose at their heart. Ennismore is a joint‑venture with Accor, formed in 2021.

Ennismore has brought together two global F&B leaders, PARIS SOCIETY and RIKAS, renowned for their iconic venues worldwide and recognized as two of the industry's largest F&B operators.
This F&B platform consolidates F&B brand houses and operations, driven by strategic and creative concepts. The Business Development Coordinator will support the F&B Platform in its growth and expansion efforts.

We’re now looking for a Vice President of Developmentto lead the global expansion of our F&B Platform — sourcing, shaping, and delivering new projects that capture the essence of contemporary luxury, design, and culture.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• Source, structure, and secure new projects through management, lease, and license agreements.
• Build and nurture relationships with developers, landlords, and investors who share our vision of elevated hospitality.
• Collaborate with Ennismore’s global development teams to align strategy, pipeline, and brand priorities.
• Partner with internal teams – finance, design, operations, and legal – to ensure every project blends commercial strength with brand excellence.
• Lead the preparation of financial models, business plans, and investment analyses.
• Represent Ennismore’s F&B brands at key international industry events.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• 10+ years of experience in development or asset management within luxury hospitality, F&B, or lifestyle brands.
• Proven track record in structuring and closing complex agreements.
• Deep understanding of the global dining and luxury landscape.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with a passion for value creation.
• A refined creative sensibility and appreciation for culinary innovation, design, and culture.
• Entrepreneurial, confident, and agile in a fast‑paced international environment.
• Based in Dubai, with global mobility.

Additional Information

What´s in it for you …

• The opportunity to embark on an exciting career in a company that is taking off!
• Ennismore’s values and fast‑growing environment
• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative culture
• The opportunity to challenge the norm and work in a rewarding environment, building global brand
• Flight, visa, accommodation and a small pocket money are taken care of
• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact