Director of Food and Beverage

DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Luxury Hotel Doha, Qatar USD $82,000 per year + Comprehensive Benefits ABOUT THE ROLE
We are searching for a Director of Food and Beverage for a luxury hotel in Doha, Qatar. Sitting on the Executive Committee and reporting to the General Manager, this is a senior commercial and operational leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, financial performance, and guest experience across all F&B outlets. The ideal candidate is a proven Forbes Five-Star F&B leader with hands-on multi-outlet experience spanning fine dining, casual venues, bars, banquets, and in-room dining.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all F&B outlets, setting the direction for service excellence, revenue growth, and culinary identity
• Drive revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction across fine dining, casual venues, bars, banquets, and in room dining
• Lead, develop, and inspire senior F&B leaders and their teams, fostering a high-performance culture
• Develop and manage the annual F&B budget, forecasts, and P&L to achieve financial targets
• Oversee menu development, promotions, and programming in collaboration with the culinary team
• Ensure consistent compliance with Forbes Five-Star service standards across all outlets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with ownership, guests, and key stakeholders
• Partner with Sales, Revenue Management, and Marketing to drive commercial performance across all F&B areas

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 4 years of progressive F&B leadership experience within luxury hospitality - Director of F&B or EAM F&B level
• Hands-on Forbes Five-Star property experience is required
• Proven multi-outlet experience across fine dining, casual venues, bars, banquets, and in-room dining
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L, budgets, and revenue strategy
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in the Middle East is an advantage but not required