Director of Food & Beverage

About This Role

Join our extraordinary world!

Distinguished design, superlative style, warm and genuine service make this Luxury & Lifestyle Collection truly unique and special.

With the strategic rapid growth of our luxury & lifestyle brands in Qatar at IHG Hotels and Resorts, we are looking for a seasoned Director of Food & Beverage with luxury and lifestyle brand hotel experiences to join our team in Kimpton Doha.

Just a stone’s throw from the many favourite sights of the Qatari capital, the hotel will welcome guests and locals to experience its 283 guest rooms, including suites and serviced apartments, and to enjoy a multitude of unique dining options.

Job Description

We serve up truly memorable experiences for our guests. But could you be our new secret ingredient? We’re searching for a Director of Food & Beverage to give our guests a taste of the high life by empowering our teams to deliver quality service and exceptional standards. As Director of Food and Beverage you’ll lead and direct food and beverage operations, ensuring quality service and standards are maintained to deliver a memorable guest experience. Always following government regulations concerning health, safety or other requirements.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Managing and delegating everyday duties for our team of committed hospitality professionals
• Maintaining food and beverage equipment, facilities and stock levels to ensure exceptional guest and corporate experiences
• Managing food and beverage standards to deliver against our commitment to responsible business practices
• Working closely with the finance team to set, monitor and refine budgets and drive revenue
• Multitasking to oversee multiple teams, kitchens and food outlets capable of catering to 500 people

What We need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Hotel Management, culinary arts, or related field
• 4+ years’ related experience, including management experience
• Fluency in English and knowledge of other foreign languages desirable.
• Must obtain certifications or permits as required by local governmental agencies.
• Speaking local language is added advantage.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card, as required by local law

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family

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