Food and Beverage Manager (Luxury Hospitality Industry)

The Food & Beverage Manager will support the Director of Operations in achieving departmental goals through effective, day-to-day operational leadership of all F&B activities. This role ensures that all food and beverage services meet the highest quality standards, follow established SOPs, and align with guest expectations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Spend approximately 75% of the time on the floor during meal periods, engaging with members, guests, corporate clients, and prospective customers.
• Oversee all F&B outlets, banqueting operations, and outdoor catering to ensure smooth service delivery, guest satisfaction, and a strong reputation in the market.
• Achieve restaurant and banquet financial goals by forecasting needs, preparing budgets, analyzing variances, implementing corrective measures, and developing revenue-enhancing strategies.
• Manage staffing requirements, payroll control, duty allocation, and training programs to ensure maximum productivity and alignment with safety and hygiene standards.
• Lead menu planning and implementation, maintain food cost targets, and support high operational performance within budgeted parameters.
• Ensure superior grooming, hygiene, and uniform standards for all staff.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and compliant working environment by enforcing QHSE procedures, health regulations, and legal guidelines.
• Ensure full adherence to HACCP, QHSE protocols, and all food hygiene requirements across F&B operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all food service stations and dining areas.
• Supervise F&B store operations, review daily material usage, and implement measures to prevent waste, pilferage, and damage.
• Monitor monthly inventory for restaurants and banqueting, analyze stock variances, and take appropriate action.
• Liaise with suppliers, support vendor development, negotiate improved terms, and enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Prepare and submit weekly progress and periodic operational reports in line with company requirements.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure all staff meet local municipality health and food handler regulations.
• Ensure staff compliance with company policies and SOPs; enforce disciplinary measures when needed.
• Handle daily internal and external communication professionally, following corporate communication guidelines.
• Foster strong teamwork and motivate staff by implementing welfare activities and engagement initiatives.
• Maintain positive and open communication with chefs and kitchen teams, working collaboratively in a professional manner.
• Ensure implementation and maintenance of ISO food safety standards (ISO 22000:2005, ISO 14001:2004 & OHSAS 18001:2007) within the department.
• Maintain all required food safety and HSE-related documentation up to date.
• Ensure food safety and HSE policies and objectives are consistently followed and reviewed as needed.

Qualifications Required

• Degree in Hospitality Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in F&B Management or a senior F&B role within a reputable establishment.
• Strong financial acumen with proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and maximize profitability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong guest relationships.
• Demonstrated capability in managing high-profile clients and overseeing location-wide operational expenses.

Skills Required

• Strong team player with leadership capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make informed decisions.
• Confident personality capable of engaging effectively with members, guests, and potential clients.
• Ability to correspond professionally and independently.
• Exceptional customer service orientation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Ability to collect data, analyze performance, and prepare reports.
• High level of initiative and proactiveness.
• Strong decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: QAR17,750.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Doha: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Food and Beverage Manager In luxury 5star hotel brands: 8 years (Required)

Language:

• Arabic and English (Required)