Director of Food & Beverage – Outlets

About the role

We are looking for a senior leader to direct the Food & Beverage outlets across Raffles & Fairmont Doha. The Director will shape the strategic vision for restaurants, bars, lounges and other guest‑facing venues, ensuring a luxury experience while driving revenue and profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic F&B outlet vision aligned with luxury brand positioning and business objectives.
• Lead commercial, operational and financial performance of all outlets, managing revenue, GOP, cost, productivity and guest‑experience KPIs.
• Drive revenue optimisation through pricing, menu engineering, programming, promotions and strategic partnerships.
• Shape and evolve outlet concepts to maintain strong identity, market relevance and compelling guest experiences.
• Coach and develop the F&B leadership team, building a talent pipeline and succession plan.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Sales, Marketing, Revenue, Finance and People & Culture teams to maximise commercial opportunities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 8–10 years progressive F&B leadership experience in luxury or five‑star hotels.
• Proven track record of leading multiple restaurants, bars and high‑volume operations.
• Strong commercial acumen with success in revenue growth, profitability and cost management.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

What we offer

• Complimentary room upgrades and extended stays.
• Discounted rates across Fairmont & Raffles properties.
• Special dining and wellness discounts.
• Access to exclusive colleague perks and luxury benefits.