Director of Food & Beverage

Accorhotel

Job details

  • ONSITE
  • FULL_TIME
  • Jeddah
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Verified 2026-11-10
  • Source: Accorhotel public SMARTRECRUITERS source

Original job description

Company Description

SO/ is a coveted collection of hotels, rooted in the world of fashion. Making its stylish debut on the global hotel scene in 2011, SO/ continues to command attention with its avant-garde design and creative approach to the world of luxury

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Food & Beverage to lead the culinary and dining experience at SO/ Jeddah. You will shape distinctive concepts, create buzz-worthy experiences, drive commercial performance, and bring the bold, creative spirit of SO/ to life across every restaurant, bar, and social space.

What You Will Create

  • Lead and elevate all Food & Beverage experiences across the hotel.
  • Drive revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction through innovative concepts and experiences.
  • Partner with the Executive Chef to curate trend-driven menus that reflect the SO/ lifestyle.
  • Build strong relationships with guests, VIPs, partners, and the local community.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Revenue teams to create demand-driving activations and events.
  • Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Champion exceptional service standards and memorable guest experiences.
  • Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing F&B team.
  • Drive creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement across all outlets.
  • Ensure compliance with brand standards, operational excellence, and health & safety requirements.
Qualifications
  • 8+ years of Food & Beverage leadership experience within luxury hospitality or lifestyle brands.
  • Proven success leading large-scale F&B operations and delivering strong commercial results.
  • Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
  • Passion for creating exceptional dining experiences and trend-driven concepts.
  • Experience leading, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams.
  • Strong understanding of luxury service standards and guest engagement.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic thinker with a creative and commercially driven mindset.
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and operational best practices.
  • Experience in the Saudi Arabian market is highly desirable.
  • Pre-opening experience and familiarity with the local lifestyle and dining scene are a plus.
  • Proficiency in hotel, POS, and F&B management systems.
Additional Information

What’s in it for you...

  • Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
  • Great healthcare, competitive salary, and some nice extra perks across the Ennismore family of brands!
  • Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work
  • The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative culture

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