Director of Food & Beverage

Kempinski
Manama
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 5-8 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Team retention","Service excellence","Culture building","Financial acumen"]

Lead the end-to-end conceptualisation, commercial planning, and operational launch of all hotel dining venues and room service. Own menu architecture, beverage lists, OS&E specifications, departmental budgets, and KPIs for profitability and guest experience. Establish luxury service SOPs and drive HACCP and local compliance. Build and lead the pre-opening F&B team, deliver service training, and ensure outlets in Bahrain’s competitive dining scene deliver market-differentiated luxury hospitality.

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Director of Food & Beverage

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Job Summary

Lead the end-to-end conceptualisation, commercial planning, and operational launch of all hotel dining venues and room service. Own menu architecture, beverage lists, OS&E specifications, departmental budgets, and KPIs for profitability and guest experience. Establish luxury service SOPs and drive HACCP and local compliance. Build and lead the pre-opening F&B team, deliver service training, and ensure outlets in Bahrain’s competitive dining scene deliver market-differentiated luxury hospitality.
Location: Manama
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Finalize, launch, and refine venue concepts, service styles, and marketing positioning for all F&B outlets, bars, pool decks, and MICE/banqueting spaces.
  • •Collaborate with the Executive Chef to design profitable menus, beverage lists, and pricing strategies using regional market analysis.
  • •Oversee pre-opening OS&E selection, specification, sourcing, and setup, and coordinate with kitchen/venue layout teams across architecture, interior design, and MEP.
  • •Formulate and manage the pre-opening F&B departmental budget and initial revenue forecasts; set operational KPIs for costs, covers, checks, and labor.
  • •Build and lead the F&B service team, run pre-opening service training academies, and implement luxury service protocols and HACCP/food safety compliance.

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 5–8 years as a Director of Food & Beverage or Executive Assistant Manager overseeing F&B in a luxury hotel.
  • •Proven pre-opening track record taking F&B operations from build-out to operational launch.
  • •Strong GCC/regional market knowledge, including familiarity with Bahrain/GCC dining trends and local supplier networks.
  • •Degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • •Strong financial acumen (P&L management, food cost control) plus deep knowledge of international culinary trends, wine, and mixology programs.
Experience:5-8 yearsLuxury hospitalityPre-openingGCCHospitality operations
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipTeam retentionService excellenceCulture buildingFinancial acumen
Languages:EnglishArabic
Tech Stack:HACCPSOPsPOS installations

Company Brief

Kempinski
Kempinski is a luxury hotel management company operating five-star hotels, residences and restaurants worldwide. The group provides high-end hospitality services, managing properties and bespoke guest experiences across major cities and resort destinations.
Industry: Hotels & Resorts
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 1862
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