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Director of Food & Beverage - Banquets
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic direction and overall performance of the Banquets & Events operation across Raffles & Fairmont Doha:
Drive banquet revenue, profitability, productivity and cost efficiency in line with business objectives. - Partner with Sales & Events to maximize business opportunities, conversion and event revenue.
- Oversee the seamless delivery of luxury weddings, conferences, corporate events and social functions.
- Champion exceptional service standards, guest experience and operational excellence across all events.
- Lead and develop the Banquets leadership team, strengthening talent, engagement and succession planning.
- Collaborate closely with Culinary, Sales, Finance, Rooms and Events teams to ensure seamless event execution.
- Optimize resources, staffing, equipment and operational processes to enhance efficiency and profitability.
- Drive innovation in event experiences, menus, service concepts and banquet offerings.
- Monitor market trends, guest feedback and business performance to identify growth opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with brand standards, food safety, licensing and operational governance.
- Represent Banquets at senior leadership level and contribute to the overall F&B and hotel strategy.
- Bachelor s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum 8 10 years of progressive F&B and Banquets leadership experience within luxury or five-star hospitality
- Proven experience managing large-scale events, weddings, conferences, and high-profile functions
- Strong commercial acumen with experience driving revenue, profitability, and cost optimization
- Strong leadership and people-development skills with experience managing large, multicultural teams
- Excellent understanding of luxury service standards, event operations, and guest experience
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills
- Proven ability to manage complex operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Experience with leading international luxury hotel brands is an advantage
- Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage
- Embrace the Raffles & Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions
- Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected
- Create an environment where colleagues are empowered, supported and recognized
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