Luxury F&B & Culinary Director – Pre-Opening

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton Diriyah is seeking a transformative Director of Food & Beverage & Culinary to lead the pre-opening culinary destination in Diriyah, Riyadh. This executive role will shape concepts, recruit top talent, and drive a luxury F&B strategy across outlets, banqueting, and in-room dining.

As a member of the hotel’s leadership team, you will balance guest experience with commercial performance, establish service standards, and build a world‑class team capable of delivering extraordinary

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience within luxury hotels, resorts, or internationally recognized food & beverage destinations.
• Sophisticated understanding of luxury dining trends, guest expectations, and evolving market opportunities.
• Demonstrated success leading complex food and beverage operations with multiple outlets, large‑scale events, and high‑performing culinary teams.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, profitability, concept development, and revenue optimisation.
• An inspirational leadership style that attracts, develops, and retains top talent.
• A hands‑on approach combined with strategic vision and the ability to influence stakeholders at every level.
• Previous pre-opening experience within a luxury hospitality environment will be highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-opening strategy, positioning, and operational launch of all food and beverage and culinary outlets across the hotel.
• Develop and execute a food and beverage vision aligned with The Ritz-Carlton brand standards, guest expectations, and ownership objectives.
• Create exceptional dining and beverage experiences that differentiate the property within the luxury hospitality market.
• Drive revenue growth and profitability through strategic planning, menu development, outlet positioning, and operational excellence.
• Oversee departmental budgets, forecasting, procurement strategies, cost controls, and financial performance.
• Recruit, develop, and inspire a world‑class food and beverage and culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and collaboration.
• Cultivate strong relationships with ownership, key stakeholders, suppliers, and industry partners while ensuring the highest standards of execution.
• Champion service innovation, guest engagement, and continuous improvement across every food and beverage touchpoint.

Skills

Leadership experience

Luxury hospitality

Strategic vision

People development

Commercial acumen

Job description

The Ritz-Carlton Diriyah is seeking a transformative Director of Food & Beverage & Culinary to lead the pre-opening culinary destination in Diriyah, Riyadh. This executive role will shape concepts, recruit top talent, and drive a luxury F&B strategy across outlets, banqueting, and in-room dining.

As a member of the hotel’s leadership team, you will balance guest experience with commercial performance, establish service standards, and build a world‑class team capable of delivering extraordinary