Director of Food & Beverage

About

SO/ HOTEL AND RESIDENCES, JEDDAH TAHLI seeks a Director of Food & Beverage to lead culinary and dining experiences at SO/ Jeddah. The role covers F&B concepts, commercial performance, service standards, financial management and team leadership. Applicants need at least eight years of F&B leadership experience in luxury hospitality or lifestyle brands, alongside commercial, financial and operational expertise. Reference: REF125732S Terms of service: Permanent Duty station: SO/ HOTEL AND RESIDENCES, JEDDAH TAHLI, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on Accor Careers.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.