DOFB

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

An architectural icon in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s vibrant capital soaring over the city in the iconic Kingdom Tower, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is a buzzing hub at the forefront of style and sophistication. Redesigned interiors bring authentic Saudi heritage and craftsmanship to life, while our distinguished team provides a bespoke experience through thoughtful, personalized service and hospitality.

Director of Food & Beverage

The Director of Food and Beverage will report to the Director of Operations and forms part of the Hotel Leadership team who collectively make key strategic and operational decisions for the Hotel.

The magnitude of the product and services offered, calls for a well experienced, creative and fiscally savvy candidate who has the aspiration to lead multifaceted and diverse team and is able to look outside the box to ensure that the world-class Four Seasons quality is offered in a high volume environment.

WHAT ARE YOUR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Strategically oversee the operations of the F&B division.
• Promote product innovation and delivery as well as service offer for each Restaurant.
• Build team capability, knowledge and resources to meet long term business objectives e.g. recruitment strategy; training system, career and succession planning.
• Develop, oversee and trouble shoot day to day capacity planning and performance management e.g. work rotes, systems, disciplinary issues.
• Work with sales and marketing and senior operations to develop and deploy a PR, sales and marketing strategy, ensuring each restaurant is positioned to meet business objectives.
• Be accountable for sales revenue and day to day P&L across F&B division.
• Monitor annual business plans and targets to achieve business objectives, as well as future guest trends and align F&B products and service offer.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous Experience as a Division Head in a Luxury Hotel or Resort
• Highest level of integrity and transparency
• Apply an ethical approach to the outcome of situations
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Reasonable problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
• Elevated Leadership skills and experience in a multicultural environment
• Ability to recognize and adapt to the fast-paced hotel operation
• A positive, can-do attitude that shows resilience and maturity with strong communication skills
• https://careers.fourseasons.com/us/en/job/REQ10313814/Director-of-Food-and-Beverage