Director of Food & Beverage

Ennismore; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Competitive salary

Ennismore brand perks

Learning and development opportunities

Collaborative, innovative culture

Job summary

SO/ Jeddah, part of Ennismore, seeks a Director of Food & Beverage to lead culinary and dining experiences across all outlets. You will shape bold concepts, drive revenue, and elevate guest experiences in a luxury, design-forward environment.

Responsibilities include budgeting, cost controls, menu development with the Executive Chef, and leading a high-performing F&B team. Saudi-market experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of F&B leadership experience in luxury hospitality or lifestyle brands.
• Proven success leading large-scale F&B operations with strong commercial results.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting and P&L.
• Experience in Saudi Arabian market is highly desirable.
• Pre-opening experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and elevate all Food & Beverage experiences across the hotel.
• Drive revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction through innovative concepts.
• Partner with Executive Chef to curate trend-driven menus reflecting the SO/ lifestyle.
• Build relationships with guests, VIPs, partners and the local community.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Revenue to create activations and events.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Ensure exceptional service standards and guest experiences.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing F&B team.
• Drive continuous improvement across all outlets and compliance.
• Maintain brand standards and health & safety requirements.

Skills

F&B leadership

Budgeting & P&L

Luxury hospitality

Stakeholder mgmt

Menu concept development

Team leadership

Food safety

Pre-opening experience

POS systems

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Hospitality or related field

Tools

Hotel POS systems

Hotel management software

Job description

SO/ is a coveted collection of hotels, rooted in the world of fashion. Making its stylish debut on the global hotel scene in 2011, SO/ continues to command attention with its avant-garde design and creative approach to the world of luxury

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Food & Beverage to lead the culinary and dining experience at SO/ Jeddah. You will shape distinctive concepts, create buzz-worthy experiences, drive commercial performance, and bring the bold, creative spirit of SO/ to life across every restaurant, bar, and social space.

What You Will Create

• Lead and elevate all Food & Beverage experiences across the hotel.
• Drive revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction through innovative concepts and experiences.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to curate trend-driven menus that reflect the SO/ lifestyle.
• Build strong relationships with guests, VIPs, partners, and the local community.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Revenue teams to create demand-driving activations and events.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Champion exceptional service standards and memorable guest experiences.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing F&B team.
• Drive creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement across all outlets.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, operational excellence, and health & safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Food & Beverage leadership experience within luxury hospitality or lifestyle brands.
• Proven success leading large-scale F&B operations and delivering strong commercial results.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Passion for creating exceptional dining experiences and trend-driven concepts.
• Experience leading, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of luxury service standards and guest engagement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a creative and commercially driven mindset.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and operational best practices.
• Experience in the Saudi Arabian market is highly desirable.
• Pre-opening experience and familiarity with the local lifestyle and dining scene are a plus.
• Proficiency in hotel, POS, and F&B management systems.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you...

• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
• Great healthcare, competitive salary, and some nice extra perks across the Ennismore family of brands!
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work
• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative culture