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The Director of Food and Beverage for Rosewood Red Sea, located along Saudi Arabia’s pristine west coast, is responsible for overseeing all culinary and beverage operations, including restaurants, bars, banquets, and in-room dining. This role ensures the delivery of exceptional dining experiences that align with Rosewood’s ultra-luxury standards and Red Sea Global’s vision for regenerative tourism. The Director will lead a team to create innovative, sustainable, and culturally inspired food and beverage offerings while maintaining operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and compliance with brand and local standards in a dynamic, environmentally conscious destination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food and beverage operations, ensuring high-quality, innovative, and culturally relevant dining experiences that reflect Rosewood’s luxury standards.
• Lead and mentor the culinary, service, and beverage teams, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and exceptional guest service.
• Develop and implement menus that incorporate local ingredients, sustainable practices, and global culinary trends, aligning with guest preferences and Red Sea Global’s environmental goals.
• Manage the Food and Beverage budget, optimizing costs while maintaining quality, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure seamless execution of dining services, including restaurants, bars, banquets, and in-room dining, to enhance guest satisfaction and operational flow.
• Collaborate with suppliers and local producers to source sustainable, high-quality ingredients, supporting Red Sea Global’s commitment to zero waste and minimal ecological impact.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, and local regulatory standards, as well as Rosewood’s brand policies.
• Design and implement training programs to enhance staff skills in culinary arts, beverage knowledge, and luxury service, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 for workforce development.
• Analyze guest feedback through reviews, surveys, and direct interactions, implementing improvements to elevate dining experiences and address concerns promptly.
• Work closely with other departments, such as Marketing and Events, to create unique dining events, promotions, and experiences that enhance the property’s reputation.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced culinary or hospitality certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in food and beverage management, with at least 4 years in a leadership role within a luxury hotel or resort.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills to inspire staff and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of culinary trends, beverage programs, and luxury dining, with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.
• Experience implementing sustainable food and beverage practices, preferably in eco-conscious or luxury destinations.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Hospitality

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Rosewood Red Sea, part of the ultra-luxury Red Sea Global destination, is seeking an exceptional Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to join our pre-opening leadership team. This role will support the Director of Food & Beverage in overseeing the strategic and operational aspects of the resort’s dining venues, bars, banqueting, and in-room dining. The successful candidate will bring a refined understanding of luxury service, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to deliver world-class experiences that embody Rosewood’s A Sense of Place philosophy.

• Assist in leading and managing the Food & Beverage Division, ensuring seamless operations across restaurants, bars, lounges, banquets, and in-room dining.
• Support in crafting and executing innovative F&B concepts aligned with the resort’s luxury positioning and guest expectations.
• Collaborate with the culinary and service teams to ensure consistency in quality, service delivery, and brand standards.
• Drive revenue generation, cost control, and profitability in line with budgeted goals.
• Play a hands-on role in pre-opening activities including recruitment, training, SOP development, and system implementation.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, health & safety standards, and sustainability initiatives.
• Foster a culture of engagement, empowerment, and continuous improvement within the F&B team.
• Act as a business partner to the Director of F&B, providing insights, market intelligence, and operational recommendations.

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role at a luxury hotel or resort.
• Pre-opening experience in ultra-luxury or lifestyle brands strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to conceptualize and execute diverse dining experiences across multiple outlets.
• Strong financial acumen, with demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of global luxury hospitality trends and guest expectations, with cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management
• Manufacturing

• Hospitality

Note: This description focuses on the responsibilities and qualifications for the role without extraneous boilerplate. EEO considerations and legal disclosures remain as applicable.

Position Overview

Rosewood Red Sea, part of the ultra-luxury Red Sea Global destination, is seeking an exceptional Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to join our pre-opening leadership team. This role will support the Director of Food & Beverage in overseeing the strategic and operational aspects of the resort's dining venues, bars, banqueting, and in-room dining. The successful candidate will bring a refined understanding of luxury service, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to deliver world-class experiences that embody Rosewood's A Sense of Place philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in leading and managing the Food & Beverage Division, ensuring seamless operations across restaurants, bars, lounges, banquets, and in-room dining.
• Support in crafting and executing innovative F&B concepts aligned with the resort's luxury positioning and guest expectations.
• Collaborate with the culinary and service teams to ensure consistency in quality, service delivery, and brand standards.
• Drive revenue generation, cost control, and profitability in line with budgeted goals.
• Play a hands-on role in pre-opening activities including recruitment, training, SOP development, and system implementation.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, health & safety standards, and sustainability initiatives.
• Foster a culture of engagement, empowerment, and continuous improvement within the F&B team.
• Act as a business partner to the Director of F&B, providing insights, market intelligence, and operational recommendations.

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• Qualifications

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• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role at a luxury hotel or resort.
• Pre-opening experience in ultra-luxury or lifestyle brands strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to conceptualize and execute diverse dining experiences across multiple outlets.
• Strong financial acumen, with demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of global luxury hospitality trends and guest expectations, with cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage

Country/Region

Saudi Arabia

Province/City

Shura Island

Hiring Entity

Rosewood Red Sea

Department

Food & Beverage - Services

Job Type

Full-time Permanent

Position Overview

Rosewood Red Sea, part of the ultra-luxury Red Sea Global destination, is seeking an exceptional Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to join our pre-opening leadership team. This role will support the Director of Food & Beverage in overseeing the strategic and operational aspects of the resort's dining venues, bars, banqueting, and in-room dining. The successful candidate will bring a refined understanding of luxury service, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to deliver world-class experiences that embody Rosewood's A Sense of Place philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in leading and managing the Food & Beverage Division, ensuring seamless operations across restaurants, bars, lounges, banquets, and in-room dining.
• Support in crafting and executing innovative F&B concepts aligned with the resort's luxury positioning and guest expectations.
• Collaborate with the culinary and service teams to ensure consistency in quality, service delivery, and brand standards.
• Drive revenue generation, cost control, and profitability in line with budgeted goals.
• Play a hands-on role in pre-opening activities including recruitment, training, SOP development, and system implementation.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, health & safety standards, and sustainability initiatives.
• Foster a culture of engagement, empowerment, and continuous improvement within the F&B team.
• Act as a business partner to the Director of F&B, providing insights, market intelligence, and operational recommendations.
• Qualifications
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role at a luxury hotel or resort.
• Pre-opening experience in ultra-luxury or lifestyle brands strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to conceptualize and execute diverse dining experiences across multiple outlets.
• Strong financial acumen, with demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of global luxury hospitality trends and guest expectations, with cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage

Located along Saudi Arabia's west coast on the Shura Island, the new Rosewood hotel and residences will be part of The Red Sea destination. Poised to be one of Saudi Arabia's top cultural and lifestyle hubs, the development is comprised of a stunning marina offering a yacht club, commercial retail and dining options, as well as an 18-hole championship golf course. The development will boast 149 guest rooms and suites, alongside elevated dining offerings including three restaurants, two lounges, a signature Manor Club and a central hub featuring authentic eateries. Additional recreational spaces will include event pavilions and Asaya, Rosewood's integrative well-being concept consisting of seven treatment rooms, a gym, two movement studios and a yoga pavilion.