Director of Food & Beverage

About This Role

About The Ned Doha: Housed within Doha’s iconic former Ministry of Interior building, The Ned Doha is not just a hotel — it is a refined luxury destination where heritage, elegance, and contemporary sophistication come together to create an exceptional experience.

With seven distinctive dining concepts, 90 beautifully designed bedrooms, elegant event spaces, and Ned’s Club—our private members’ club complete with a rooftop terrace, spa, gym, and a breathtaking 30-metre outdoor pool—The Ned Doha blends heritage, creativity, and modern luxury into one vibrant experience.

The Role: We’re looking for a bold, visionary Director of Food & Beverage to lead one of Doha’s most dynamic hospitality offerings. This role is for a commercially sharp, people-focused leader who lives and breathes luxury dining, vibrant social spaces, and unforgettable guest experiences.

As a key member of the Executive Committee, you’ll shape the strategic direction of Food & Beverage at The Ned Doha—driving performance, innovation, and culture across restaurants, bars, lounges, and banqueting, while bringing the brand to life every single day.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Set the strategic vision and direction for all Food & Beverage operations
• Curate exceptional, lifestyle-led guest experiences aligned with The Ned brand DNA
• Inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing F&B leadership teams
• Drive strong commercial results through budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and revenue optimisation
• Partner closely with Culinary leadership to evolve menus, concepts, and quality standards
• Ensure excellence in health, safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with Marketing and Commercial teams to create buzz-worthy promotions and elevate outlet visibility
• Play a pivotal role on the Executive Committee, contributing to the overall success and growth of the hotel

About You:

• Proven experience as a Director of Food & Beverage or senior F&B leader within a luxury hotel brand
• A strong track record managing complex, multi-outlet operations
• Commercially minded with excellent financial and business acumen
• A natural leader who motivates, communicates, and inspires
• Deep passion for food, beverage, service excellence, and guest engagement
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-profile, design-led hospitality environment

What’s In It for You?

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 30 calendar days annual leave and 11 paid public holidays
• Sick leave benefits as per Qatar Labour Law
• Private Medical Insurance for self
• End of Service benefits
• Complimentary meals at Neddy’s, our team restaurant (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
• Exclusive hotel and dining rates for you, your family, and friends
• Outstanding learning, development, and career progression opportunities
• Reward and recognition programmes
• The opportunity to work in one of Doha’s most iconic lifestyle destinations

Our Culture At The Ned Doha, we go beyond celebrating diversity—we continuously challenge ourselves to be better. Inclusion, respect, and opportunity are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to lead something extraordinary? Apply today and join us as Director of F&B! #DirectorofFoodAndBeverage #TheNedDoha