Director Food & Beverage

Portaluna, a Morgans Originals Hotel

Morgans Originals are original hotels with original stories. We stand for vibrancy, intrigue and iconic details, celebrating the feeling of an infinite Friday night, when anything can happen, no matter what day of the week it is. By balancing a refined outlook with the best lifestyle programming, we capture the excitement of being in-the-know -- connecting people to the city, the culture and the moment.

This is an exciting new position within Ennismore’s growing portfolio of lifestyle brands, representing the first Morgans Originals hotel in Egypt.

The Director of Food & Beverage is a key member of the hotel’s leadership team, responsible for overseeing all culinary and beverage experiences across the property. As part of a dynamic, design-led lifestyle hotel, you will shape and execute the F&B vision from pre-opening through to daily operations, ensuring the highest levels of creativity, guest experience, and commercial performance.

This role blends strategic thinking with operational excellence, ideal for a passionate leader who thrives in fast-paced, while nurturing a culture of innovation, teamwork, and excellence.

What you’ll do...

Pre-Opening Responsibilities

• Collaborate with brand, design, and culinary teams to develop innovative F&B concepts aligned with the hotel’s lifestyle ethos and regional influences.

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and cultural immersion of all F&B team members.

• Oversee pre-opening operations including OS&E procurement, layout finalisation, licensing, and readiness of kitchens, restaurants, bars, and event spaces.

• Develop menus in collaboration with the culinary and beverage teams, emphasizing creativity, local sourcing, and seasonality.

• Build vendor partnerships and establish procurement, supply chain, and quality standards.

• Partner with Marketing & PR teams to craft pre-launch campaigns, brand stories, and local buzz.

Operational Responsibilities

• Lead all F&B outlets: restaurants, bars, IRD, banquets, events, and minibar services.

• Ensure high-quality, consistent guest experiences across all venues.

• Monitor and exceed financial targets: revenue, profitability, and cost control.

• Maintain an ongoing cycle of innovation in menus, service rituals, and guest engagement.

• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, licensing, and brand standards.

• Utilize guest feedback and insights to drive continuous improvement.

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing, diverse F&B team.

• Drive a people-first culture that reflects Ennismore’s values of creativity, inclusivity, and originality.

• Implement development and performance programs to grow future leaders from within.

• Promote internal mobility, succession planning, and skills training.

• Maintain high standards of grooming, conduct, and communication across the department.

Brand & Strategy

• Position the hotel as a standout dining destination in the North Coast region.

• Drive creative programming, collaborations, and experiences that blend local culture with global trends.

• Work hand-in-hand with the Brand and Marketing teams to bring F&B storytelling to life across physical and digital channels.

• Ensure all F&B touchpoints—from plating to playlists—reinforce the Morgans Originals lifestyle DNA.

Facilities & Support

• Ensure all kitchens, bars, dining rooms, and back-of-house areas are maintained to the highest levels of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency.

• Oversee inventory, storage, HACCP systems, and kitchen/BOH infrastructure.

• Collaborate with Engineering and People & Culture to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and team well-being (locker rooms, dining facilities, shift planning, etc.).

What we’re looking for…

• A seasoned leader with proven senior experience in Food & Beverage within luxury or lifestyle hotels, ideally with exposure to pre‑opening or concept development.

• Strategic with sharp business acumen—someone who delivers commercial results while never compromising on creativity and guest experience.

• Outstanding communicator and relationship builder; thrives in building trust with teams, chefs, vendors, and partners alike.

• Visionary thinker who balances long‑term brand growth with immediate revenue targets.

• Calm under pressure, decisive, and confident—even when things are fast‑paced or unpredictable.

• Tech‑savvy, with strong literacy in POS, hotel F&B systems, CRM platforms, budgeting/forecasting tools.

• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.

• Flexible schedule—ready to lead evenings, weekends, events, and special activations.

• Embodies the Morgans Originals spirit: bold, imaginative, approachable, and always ready to challenge the usual.

What’s in it for you...

• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
• Great healthcare, competitive salary, and some nice extra perks across the Ennismore family of brands!
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work
• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative culture