Executive Assistant Manager Food & Beverage

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Raffles & Fairmont Doha as our new Executive Assistant Manager - Food & Beverage.

As the Executive Assistant Manager - Food & Beverage you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Food & Beverage division at Raffles & Fairmont Doha supporting the overall F&B vision commercial strategy and luxury positioning of both brands. You will drive revenue growth profitability operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences across all F&B outlets and services.

You will lead and develop high-performing teams strengthen leadership capabilities and use performance insights to optimise revenue costs productivity and service standards. Working closely with the executive leadership you will translate strategic priorities into effective execution while identifying opportunities to elevate the F&B offering and strengthen the propertys market position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the strategic direction of the Food & Beverage division translating business objectives into focused commercial and operational priorities
• Partner with the hotels leadership team to drive revenue growth profitability market positioning and long-term F&B performance
• Oversee the operational performance of restaurants bars banqueting in-room dining and other F&B touchpoints ensuring consistent execution of strategic plans
• Analyse revenue profitability labour productivity food and beverage costs guest feedback and market trends to identify opportunities and guide decision-making
• Contribute to annual budgets business plans forecasting capital planning and commercial initiatives that support sustainable growth
• Identify and develop new concepts revenue streams partnerships and guest experiences that enhance the luxury positioning of Raffles & Fairmont Doha
• Drive service excellence and operational consistency ensuring F&B experiences reflect the distinctive standards and personality of both luxury brands
• Lead and develop F&B leadership teams strengthening accountability succession planning talent development and a culture of high performance
• Work cross-functionally with Culinary Finance Sales & Marketing Rooms and other stakeholders to align F&B strategy with wider business objectives
• Maintain strong operational visibility through regular performance reviews outlet engagement and structured follow-up on key business priorities
• Champion innovation sustainability and continuous improvement across the F&B operation while balancing guest expectations with commercial realities
• Ensure adherence to brand standards food safety regulatory requirements and operational controls across the division
• Act as a key strategic partner providing insight leadership and execution support across divisional and property-wide priorities

Qualifications :

What will you bring to this role

• Significant senior-level Food & Beverage leadership experience within luxury hotels and/or resorts
• Proven experience managing complex multi-outlet F&B operations with a strong understanding of commercial strategy and operational performance
• Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into measurable revenue profitability service and operational outcomes
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting forecasting financial analysis cost management and performance optimisation
• Proven ability to lead develop and empower diverse leadership teams within a high-performance environment
• Strong understanding of luxury guest expectations service excellence F&B trends and market positioning
• Experience in developing concepts driving innovation and identifying new revenue opportunities
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across executive and operational teams
• Strong analytical decision-making communication and strategic planning capabilities
• Relevant hospitality business or Food & Beverage qualification or an equivalent combination of education training and demonstrated professional experience
• Embrace the Raffles & Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected
• Create an environment where colleagues are empowered supported and recognized

Additional Information :

Employee Benefits
Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks including complimentary upgrades extended stays discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties special dining and wellness discounts and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

Our Values

Respect: We value the needs ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity. 

Excellence: We make genuine connections and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.

Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.

Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences. 

Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time