Director of Food & Beverage - Banquets

About the role

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Raffles & Fairmont Doha as our new Director of Food & Beverage – Banquets. The Director of Food & Beverage – Banquets is a strategic and commercially driven senior leader responsible for the overall performance, positioning, and operational excellence of the Banquets and Events operation across Raffles & Fairmont Doha.

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.

Required profile

• 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.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

What we offer

• Complimentary upgrades and extended stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties.
• Discounted stays, special dining and wellness discounts.
• Additional luxuries to enhance the employee experience.