- Full-Time
- Permanent
- MONDRIAN
- Food & Beverage
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MONDRIAN MONDRIAN ABU DHABI, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Director, Food & Beverage
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
Mondrian is a way of travel. With its groundbreaking design and progressive programming, it is a “must” destination for locals or travellers. Mondrian Hotels can be found in the heart of the most exciting cultural scenes in the world. In every space, against every backdrop, at every event, new perspectives are illuminated. Mondrian embraces creativity with a progressive, forward-thinking approach that experiments with perspective and immerses you in dream-like spaces that reflect the culture of the city it inhabits. Converge with culture, in all its forms, as you enter the bold world of Mondrian. Mondrian provides a playful framework so that guests and locals alike can immerse themselves in the culture of each city it inhabits.
What do we expect from you?
Mondrian Abu Dhabi is preparing to make its mark, and we’re looking for an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to lead and shape the culinary experiences at our hotel. As the Director of F&B, you will play a crucial role in the pre-opening phase, overseeing the creation and delivery of innovative, exceptional food and beverage offerings. From managing dining outlets to curating world-class experiences, your leadership will drive the success of our F&B operations.
How your day looks like:
- Lead and oversee the pre-opening efforts of the F&B division, including recruitment, training, operational setup, and team development.
- Develop, implement, and refine innovative food and beverage concepts that align with Mondrian’s creative approach to hospitality.
- Manage the daily operations of all F&B outlets, ensuring consistent quality, service standards, and exceptional guest experiences.
- Cultivate and inspire a high-performance culture, motivating your team to deliver excellence while embracing Mondrian’s brand values.
- Control budgets, manage costs, and maximize revenue while maintaining luxury service standards.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to ensure that F&B initiatives align with the hotel’s strategic objectives.
- Monitor guest feedback and key performance indicators, proactively addressing opportunities for improvement.
- Drive sustainability and innovation in F&B operations, embracing trends and best practices in the industry.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and local regulations.
This role requires a visionary leader with an eye for innovation and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences in the world of food and beverage.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Food & Beverage management, with at least 3 years in a Director-level role, ideally in a luxury or lifestyle hotel environment.
- Experience working in a truly global work environment is essential.
- Prior pre-opening experience is highly preferred, with a strong understanding of the operational and logistical aspects involved.
- Expertise in luxury dining and innovative food and beverage concepts.
- Strong customer orientation, emotional intelligence, and credibility, with a sense of commitment and accountability.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
- Leadership skills that inspire and unify teams around common goals, striving for excellence in both quality and financial outcomes.
- Strong financial management experience with the ability to control budgets and achieve cost efficiencies.
- Passionate about curating exceptional dining experiences.
- Knowledge of food trends, sustainability initiatives, and industry best practices.
- Fluency in English (Arabic language skills are a plus).
- Creative thinking and the ability to embrace innovation while maintaining operational excellence.
Why Join Mondrian Abu Dhabi?
Global Presence & Vision
- Become part of a global, innovative, and rapidly growing group, committed not only to building hotels but also to crafting a distinguished global brand.
- Embark on the exciting pre-opening journey of one of the most anticipated luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi.
Creative & Impactful Work
- Shape and refine the guest experience in a hotel that celebrates bold creativity, rich culture, and timeless style.
- Enjoy the opportunity to challenge the norm and thrive in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
- Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to curating exceptional hospitality experiences and discovering new, dynamic locations.
Career Growth & Development
- Take advantage of abundant opportunities for career growth within a prestigious global portfolio of brands.
- Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work.
Inclusive Environment:
- Thrive in an inclusive and collaborative environment that values individuality, promotes inclusivity, and fosters collaboration and encourages innovative thinking.
Compensation & Benefits
- Benefit from comprehensive healthcare, a competitive salary, and exclusive perks across the Ennismore family of brands.
How to Apply: If you’re a passionate hospitality leader with experience in food and beverage management and are ready to be part of a groundbreaking luxury hotel, we invite you to apply for the Director, Food & Beverage role at Mondrian Abu Dhabi. Please submit your resume and a thoughtfully crafted cover letter, showcasing your experience and explaining why you’re the perfect fit to lead our F&B division into an exciting new chapter.
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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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