Director - Food and Beverage - Jumeirah Burj Al Arab

About Jumeirah:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.  

About Jumeirah Burj Al Arab:

Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, Dubai’s most iconic hotel and a global symbol of Arabian hospitality, stands as the flagship of Jumeirah’s exceptional portfolio. Its sail-shaped structure, one of the world’s most photographed superstructures, redefined luxury hospitality when it opened in 1999. The hotel offers a collection of exquisite destination dining and wellness experiences.

About the Job:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Food & Beverage to join the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab team. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Spearhead the vision and execution of world-class Food & Beverage experiences across the hotel’s iconic outlets, setting new benchmarks in luxury dining and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with outlet managers to develop market-relevant dining concepts and execute high-impact dining experiences.
• Drive revenue growth and profitability through strategic planning, cost control, and innovative promotional initiatives.
• Champion colleague development by setting performance standards, mentoring teams, and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Represent Burj Al Arab in PR and promotional events, enhancing brand visibility and reinforcing its global reputation for culinary and service excellence.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• 12 to 15 years of experience in Food & Beverage within luxury hospitality, fine dining and gastronomic restaurant operations, with a successful track record in senior F&B management positions.
• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• A solid culinary background or deep understanding of culinary operations.
• A strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to delivering world-class guest experience

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, children’s education assistance and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.