Director of Food & Beverage – Seasonal Role (May to September)

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.

About the Role
We’re looking for a bold, creative, and commercially minded Director of Food & Beverage to join our team for the high season, May through September. As a key member of the hotel leadership team, you will oversee all culinary and beverage experiences, ensuring each guest moment reflects the hotel’s luxury lifestyle ethos.

This seasonal role offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact during a high-energy period, with potential for longer-term opportunities within Ennismore’s portfolio beyond the season.

What you’ll do...

Pre-Opening & Seasonal Launch

• Collaborate with brand, design, and culinary teams to develop innovative F&B concepts that fuse local inspiration with global lifestyle trends.

• Recruit, onboard, and inspire your F&B team, ensuring operational and cultural alignment.

• Oversee setup of kitchens, bars, restaurants, and event spaces, including OS&E, licensing, and menu development.

• Partner with Marketing & PR teams to create buzz and elevate the guest experience from day one.

Operations & Guest Experience

• Lead daily F&B operations across restaurants, bars, IRD, banquets, and events.

• Deliver consistent, high-quality guest experiences while driving commercial performance.

• Monitor costs, margins, and KPIs, ensuring profitability without compromising creativity.

• Maintain hygiene, safety, and brand standards at all times.

Team Leadership

• Inspire a high-performing seasonal team, fostering collaboration, creativity, and accountability.

• Implement development opportunities for team members, with a focus on cultivating future leaders.

• Uphold Ennismore’s values in grooming, conduct, and communication across the department.

Brand & Strategy

• Position the hotel as a standout F&B destination in the North Coast.

• Innovate menus, service rituals, and guest experiences that reflect local culture with a global lifestyle perspective.

• Work with Brand and Marketing teams to deliver compelling storytelling across all F&B touchpoints.

Facilities & Support

• Ensure all kitchens, bars, dining areas, and back-of-house spaces are operational, safe, and efficient.

• Collaborate with Engineering and People & Culture for seamless day-to-day operations.

Seasonal Opportunity with Growth Potential

This position runs from May to September, with exceptional talent considered for extended roles across Ennismore’s collection of lifestyle and luxury properties.

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