Director of Food & Beverage

About the role

SO/ is a collection of hotels rooted in fashion, known for its avant-garde design and creative approach to luxury. It is seeking a Director of Food & Beverage to lead the culinary and dining experience at SO/ Jeddah, shaping distinctive concepts, driving commercial performance and bringing the brand's creative spirit to every restaurant, bar and social space.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and elevate all Food & Beverage experiences across the hotel
• Drive revenue, profitability and guest satisfaction through innovative concepts
• Partner with the Executive Chef to curate trend-driven menus
• Build relationships with guests, VIPs, partners and the local community
• Work with Sales, Marketing and Revenue teams on demand-driving activations and events
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting and cost control
• Champion service standards and memorable guest experiences
• Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing F&B team
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, operational excellence and health and safety requirements

Required profile

• 8+ years of F&B leadership experience in luxury hospitality or lifestyle brands
• Proven success leading large-scale F&B operations with strong commercial results
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Strong understanding of luxury service standards and guest engagement
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic, 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 knowledge of the local dining scene are a plus

Required skills

• Budgeting, forecasting and P&L management
• Proficiency in hotel, POS and F&B management systems

What we offer

• Opportunities to progress within a global family of brands
• Healthcare, a competitive salary and extra perks across the Ennismore family of brands
• Learning and development opportunities