The Meydan Hotel — situated at the heart of Dubai’s world-renowned Meydan Racecourse, where contemporary luxury meets dynamic energy — is seeking an exceptional, visionary Director of Food & Beverage to oversee and lead all F&B operations across this iconic 5-star property. This is a rare and prestigious career opportunity for a senior hospitality leader with a proven track record in luxury hotel F&B management, revenue growth, team development, and guest experience excellence — all within one of Dubai’s most celebrated and high-profile hotel destinations.
About The Meydan Hotel — Dubai’s Iconic Luxury Destination
Location: Situated at the heart of Meydan Racecourse — one of the world’s most iconic horse racing and entertainment destinations in Dubai
Experience: Exceptional culinary experiences, spacious rooms with panoramic views, and seamless personalised service for every guest
Guest Base: Leisure travellers, international business delegates, and racing enthusiasts from around the world
Philosophy: Driven by a passion to deliver personalised, heartfelt hospitality and to exceed guest expectations at every single turn
Growth: A company expanding faster than ever — investing in its people, its F&B product, and its reputation for amazing experiences
Why This Director of F&B Role in Dubai Stands Out
Iconic Property: Lead F&B at one of Dubai’s most recognisable and prestigious luxury hotel destinations — Meydan Racecourse
Full P&L Ownership: Manage budgets, forecast revenues, control costs, and maximise profitability across all F&B outlets
Creative Leadership: Collaborate on innovative menus, seasonal campaigns, special events, and promotional activations with full strategic input
Career Impact: Join a growing, open-hearted company committed to investing in its leaders and delivering everlasting guest memories
Position Overview
This Director of Food & Beverage role at The Meydan Hotel is one of the most senior and impactful F&B leadership positions available in Dubai’s luxury hospitality market. You will be fully responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hotel’s food and beverage operations — across every outlet on the property — with a clear focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving revenue growth, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality, service, and hygiene. You will lead, inspire, and develop a diverse, multicultural F&B team to achieve the hotel’s strategic goals and uphold its well-established reputation as one of Dubai’s most prestigious and memorable luxury hospitality destinations.
Why This Role Matters: As Director of Food & Beverage at The Meydan Hotel, you are the architect of every culinary experience, every service moment, and every guest memory created across the property’s F&B outlets. Your strategic vision shapes the menus, your leadership shapes the team, and your operational standards shape how guests feel about one of Dubai’s most iconic venues. This is not just a senior management role — it is a genuine opportunity to define the F&B identity of a world-class hotel and create lasting impressions for guests from every corner of the globe.
Key Responsibilities
F&B Strategy & Operational Oversight
- Develop and implement comprehensive food and beverage strategies aligned with The Meydan Hotel’s luxury brand vision, market positioning, and long-term commercial objectives.
- Set clear departmental goals and performance targets across all F&B outlets — monitoring results, analysing performance data, and adjusting plans as needed to maintain excellence and growth.
- Oversee the daily operations of all F&B outlets across the property — ensuring seamless, consistent service delivery and full compliance with The Meydan Hotel’s brand standards at all times.
- Respond effectively and decisively to operational challenges, service issues, and evolving guest and business needs in a fast-paced, dynamic luxury hotel environment.
Financial Management & Revenue Growth
- Prepare, manage, and control all F&B departmental budgets — forecasting revenues accurately, controlling costs effectively, and maximising profitability across every hotel outlet.
- Analyse financial reports regularly — identifying revenue enhancement opportunities, cost reduction possibilities, and performance improvement actions to strengthen overall F&B financial outcomes.
- Manage inventory efficiently and ensure cost-effective, quality-focused procurement of all food and beverage items across the property’s complete outlet portfolio.
- Drive revenue growth through strategic outlet management, upselling initiatives, dynamic pricing, and the development of special events and premium dining experiences.
Menu Innovation & Culinary Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with culinary leadership and kitchen teams to design innovative, market-relevant menus that reflect The Meydan Hotel’s positioning as a world-class luxury culinary destination.
- Maintain consistently high food and beverage quality standards across all outlets — ensuring product consistency, ingredient quality, and presentation excellence are upheld at every service.
- Drive continuous menu development and innovation — incorporating seasonal ingredients, current food trends, and guest feedback to keep the F&B offering fresh, exciting, and competitive.
- Oversee beverage programme development including wine lists, cocktail menus, and non-alcoholic offerings — ensuring excellence and alignment with the hotel’s luxury positioning.
Guest Experience & Service Excellence
- Uphold and continuously enhance guest satisfaction across all F&B touchpoints — monitoring guest feedback, resolving complaints promptly, and implementing service improvements that elevate the dining experience.
- Anticipate and proactively exceed guest needs — embedding a culture of attentive, personalised service that creates the unforgettable memories The Meydan Hotel is famous for delivering.
- Liaise with the marketing team to develop targeted promotional campaigns, special dining events, and seasonal F&B offerings that attract new guests and retain existing loyal clientele.
- Champion a guest-first culture throughout the entire F&B team — inspiring every team member to take personal ownership of the guest experience on every shift.
Team Leadership, Development & Compliance
- Recruit, train, motivate, and retain talented F&B team members — building a diverse, high-performing, multicultural team that embodies The Meydan Hotel’s values of excellence and innovation.
- Foster a positive, inclusive team culture focused on continuous professional development, recognition, teamwork, and the pursuit of outstanding F&B performance standards.
- Ensure strict and consistent adherence to hygiene, health, and safety standards in full accordance with UAE food safety regulations, alcohol licensing requirements, and hotel policy.
- Liaise with senior hotel management, department heads, and external partners to align all F&B objectives with the property’s broader operational and commercial goals.
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Administration, Food & Beverage Management, or a closely related professional discipline is required for this senior role.
- Advanced certifications in F&B management, business management, wine and beverage education (WSET, CMS), or luxury hospitality leadership are strongly advantageous for shortlisting.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 4 to 5 years of proven experience in a senior F&B leadership role within a five-star or luxury hotel environment — a firm and non-negotiable requirement.
- Demonstrated track record of successfully leading large, multicultural F&B teams and driving measurable high performance in a demanding and dynamic luxury hospitality setting.
- Solid and demonstrable experience in budgeting, revenue forecasting, cost control, and financial analysis specific to large-scale food and beverage hotel operations.
Essential Skills
- In-depth, hands-on knowledge of restaurant, lounge, and bar operations — including menu engineering, service standards, beverage management, and quality assurance across multiple concurrent outlets.
- Exceptional commitment to guest service excellence — with the proven ability to anticipate, personalise, and exceed the needs of luxury hotel guests from diverse international backgrounds.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills — with full fluency in English; additional languages (particularly Arabic) are a welcome and valued advantage.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills — able to resolve complex operational challenges promptly, confidently, and effectively in a high-pressure luxury hotel environment.
- Thorough familiarity with UAE food safety regulations, alcohol licensing requirements, and health and safety standards applicable to luxury hotel F&B operations in Dubai.
About The Meydan Hotel
Situated at the heart of Dubai’s world-renowned Meydan Racecourse, The Meydan Hotel is an iconic luxury destination where contemporary elegance meets the electrifying energy of world-class horse racing. Offering exceptional culinary experiences, spacious rooms with stunning panoramic views, and seamless personalised service, The Meydan Hotel creates unforgettable moments for leisure travellers, international business guests, and racing enthusiasts from across the globe. Driven by a genuine passion for heartfelt, personalised hospitality and a deep commitment to exceeding every guest’s expectations, The Meydan Hotel is part of a rapidly expanding company that invests equally in its guests, its brand, and its people. Join a team that is open-hearted, innovative, inclusive, and inspiring — and be at the heart of creating Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.
Career Investment: We are committed to investing in the growth of our people — providing real opportunities for professional development within one of Dubai’s most iconic and celebrated luxury properties.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior F&B Directors & Managers: With 4–5+ years in a senior leadership role at a 5-star or luxury hotel — ready to take full operational and strategic ownership of a prestigious multi-outlet F&B division in Dubai.
- Luxury Hospitality Leaders: Who have built and led large multicultural F&B teams, managed complex P&L responsibilities, and delivered consistently exceptional guest experiences in a world-class hotel environment.
- Revenue-Driven F&B Professionals: With strong financial acumen and a clear track record of growing F&B revenue, improving profitability, and implementing successful menu and promotional strategies.
- Culinary & Operations Innovators: Passionate about menu development, dining concept creation, and delivering the elevated guest experiences that define a truly exceptional luxury hotel F&B programme.
- UAE Hospitality Professionals: Familiar with Dubai’s food safety regulations, alcohol licensing framework, and the operational demands of a high-profile luxury hotel operating at the top of the UAE hospitality market.
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