Director of Operations - Food & Beverage

About the role

Kempinski is looking for a Director of Operations - Food & Beverage in Doha, Qatar. The role is the strategic, operational and commercial leader of the resort's culinary and beverage ecosystem, overseeing 11 dining and drinking venues plus a large conference, catering and gala banquet footprint. It aims to deliver world-class guest experiences, drive multi-million-dollar revenue and maximize departmental profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Set the strategy and positioning of all 11 venues (fine dining, beach clubs, pool bars, all-day dining, specialty concepts) and refresh seasonal menus, beverage programmes, guest activations and pop-ups with the Executive Chef and Head Sommelier
• Oversee large-scale banquet spaces, beachfront lawns and ballrooms for galas, summits, incentive groups and luxury weddings, working with the Directors of Sales & Marketing and Catering & Conference Services on yield-optimized packages
• Take full P&L responsibility, set annual budgets and CapEx forecasts, control COGS, labour margins and operating expenses, and drive beverage and average check growth
• Oversee procurement quality, supply chain, par levels and vendors, and establish SOPs and service standards to Forbes Travel Guide level
• Ensure compliance with local and international health, safety, HACCP and hygiene regulations
• Build and train a team of hospitality professionals, run service academies, manage scheduling, productivity and succession planning

Required profile

• 8-10 years in senior luxury hospitality operations, including 3-5 years as Director of F&B or Director of Operations in a 5-star international hotel or luxury resort
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Culinary Arts or equivalent; Master's or executive certificates preferred
• HACCP certification required; WSET Level 2/3 or Court of Master Sommeliers certification preferred
• Proven track record managing multi-unit resorts with high-volume banqueting and convention operations

Required skills

• P&L management, budgeting and labour scheduling
• Inventory control software such as Opera/Micros Simphony, BirchStreet or Infrasys
• Leadership, intercultural diplomacy and clear communication under pressure