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Eaton SAKS International Group

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 Operations Director &ndash; High-End Food &amp; Beverage / Hospitality
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Doha, Qatar (with oversight across GCC markets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Industry:
 
 High-End Food &amp; Beverage / Hospitality
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 A prestigious international restaurant group is seeking an accomplished
 
 Operations Director
 
 to oversee its portfolio of premium dining concepts across
 
 Doha and the wider GCC region
 
 . This senior leadership role requires an executive with extensive experience in
 
 high-end dining and luxury hospitality
 
 , ideally gained in
 
 Europe and South America
 
 , bringing global best practices and cultural insight to the group&rsquo;s Middle Eastern expansion.
 
 
 
 
 
 The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, financial performance, and strategic growth, ensuring the group continues to set benchmarks for premium hospitality experiences.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Operational Leadership &amp; Brand Excellence
 
 
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 Lead daily operations of multiple high-end restaurants in Doha and GCC countries.
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 Ensure consistently world-class guest experiences, aligned with luxury dining standards.
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 Standardize operational practices and service protocols across multi-market operations.
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 Introduce innovations inspired by European and South American hospitality trends.
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 Financial &amp; Commercial Management
 
 
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 Full P&amp;L accountability across GCC operations, ensuring profitability and growth.
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 Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial strategies in line with business goals.
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 Optimize food costs, labor ratios, and operational expenditures while maintaining premium standards.
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 Identify new revenue opportunities, premium partnerships, and positioning strategies in diverse GCC markets.
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 Strategic Growth &amp; Expansion
 
 
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 Translate corporate strategy into clear operational KPIs across Doha and GCC outlets.
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 Oversee new restaurant openings, refurbishments, and expansion projects in regional markets.
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 Collaborate with brand and culinary teams to introduce innovative dining concepts tailored for premium clientele.
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 Leverage international best practices to enhance regional execution.
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 People &amp; Leadership
 
 
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 Inspire and lead a multicultural workforce of senior managers, chefs, and frontline staff.
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 Build a culture of service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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 Implement robust training and development programs to elevate service consistency.
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 Drive succession planning and career development to strengthen leadership pipelines.
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 Quality, Standards &amp; Compliance
 
 
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 Ensure full compliance with food safety, health &amp; safety, and local regulatory requirements across all GCC markets.
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 Safeguard brand integrity through regular audits and quality assurance mechanisms.
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 Maintain flawless execution of brand standards and guest experience expectations.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field (MBA preferred).
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 12&ndash;15 years of proven success in
 
 multi-unit operations within high-end F&amp;B / fine dining
 
 , including at least 5 years in senior leadership.
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 Strong international experience in
 
 Europe and South America
 
 is highly preferred.
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 Demonstrated expertise in luxury dining operations, multi-market management, and delivering financial results.
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 Direct P&amp;L accountability with a record of driving profitability and efficiency.
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 Experience leading new market entries, concept launches, and premium restaurant openings.
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 Strong leadership, communication, and cross-cultural management skills.
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 Deep knowledge of global fine-dining trends and luxury guest expectations.
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 What We Offer
 
 
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 An executive role with a prestigious and growing hospitality group.
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 The opportunity to shape and expand a high-end dining portfolio across Doha and the GCC.
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 Competitive executive compensation with performance-based incentives.
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Operations Director

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