- Full-Time
- Permanent
- SO/
- Food & Beverage
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SO/ HOTEL AND RESIDENCES, JEDDAH TAHLI, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Director of Food & Beverage
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
SO/ is a coveted collection of hotels, rooted in the world of fashion. Making its stylish debut on the global hotel scene in 2011, SO/ continues to command attention with its avant-garde design and creative approach to the world of luxury
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Food & Beverage to lead the culinary and dining experience at SO/ Jeddah. You will shape distinctive concepts, create buzz-worthy experiences, drive commercial performance, and bring the bold, creative spirit of SO/ to life across every restaurant, bar, and social space.
What You Will Create
- Lead and elevate all Food & Beverage experiences across the hotel.
- Drive revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction through innovative concepts and experiences.
- Partner with the Executive Chef to curate trend-driven menus that reflect the SO/ lifestyle.
- Build strong relationships with guests, VIPs, partners, and the local community.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Revenue teams to create demand-driving activations and events.
- Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Champion exceptional service standards and memorable guest experiences.
- Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing F&B team.
- Drive creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement across all outlets.
- Ensure compliance with brand standards, operational excellence, and health & safety requirements.
- 8+ years of Food & Beverage leadership experience within luxury hospitality or lifestyle brands.
- Proven success leading large-scale F&B operations and delivering strong commercial results.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
- Passion for creating exceptional dining experiences and trend-driven concepts.
- Experience leading, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams.
- Strong understanding of luxury service standards and guest engagement.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic thinker with a 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 familiarity with the local lifestyle and dining scene are a plus.
- Proficiency in hotel, POS, and F&B management systems.
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
Discover a world where life pulses with passion
Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.
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