Luxury F&B Director: Strategy, Brand & Guest Experience

Advanced Search Group; Manama; On-site; BHD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Bahrain is seeking a Director of Food & Beverage to lead concept development, service design, and opening performance across all dining outlets and events. You will drive menu strategy, vendor selection, staffing, and training to deliver luxurious experiences and strong profitability.

Collaborate with the Executive Chef and design teams to ensure menus and layouts meet brand standards and market demand.

Responsibilities

• Finalise, launch, and refine venue concepts, service styles, and marketing positioning across all outlets.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to design profitable menus, beverage lists, and pricing strategies based on regional market analysis and target demographics.
• Oversee the selection, specification, sourcing, and setup of OS&E items in line with Kempinski guidelines.
• Coordinate with architectural, interior design, and MEP teams on kitchen and venue layouts, service flows, POS installations, and back-of-house logistics before property handover.
• Formulate and manage the Pre-Opening F&B departmental budget, OS&E allocation, launch expenses, and initial operating revenue forecasts.
• Set operational KPIs, target food and beverage cost ratios, average checks, covers, and labor cost metrics.
• Design revenue-generating promotions, high-end guest experiences, catering packages, and local membership initiatives to drive non-resident dining traffic.

Job description

Kempinski Bahrain is seeking a Director of Food & Beverage to lead concept development, service design, and opening performance across all dining outlets and events. You will drive menu strategy, vendor selection, staffing, and training to deliver luxurious experiences and strong profitability.

Collaborate with the Executive Chef and design teams to ensure menus and layouts meet brand standards and market demand.