Director of Food & Beverage

Tivoli Muscat is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Food & Beverage to join the pre-opening team. The ideal candidate will play a critical leadership role in shaping the dining experience, overseeing the strategic planning, development, and execution of all food and beverage operations. This role requires a dynamic individual with a strong understanding of luxury hospitality, pre-opening processes, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the pre-opening planning and setup of all F&B outlets including restaurants, bars, in-room dining, and banqueting.

• Define and implement F&B concepts in line with Tivoli’s brand standards and local market needs.

• Develop operational procedures, SOPs, menus, and staffing plans.

• Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing F&B team.

• Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu creation, pricing, and quality standards.

• Oversee day-to-day F&B operations ensuring outstanding service delivery.

• Drive revenue growth through strategic planning, cost control, and innovative promotions.

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.

• Establish relationships with suppliers and manage procurement in coordination with the purchasing team.

• Monitor guest feedback and implement continuous improvement strategies.

• Work closely with Sales & Marketing to support event planning and promotions.

• Minimum 8–10 years of F&B leadership experience in luxury hospitality.

• Proven track record in pre-opening projects and concept development.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Deep understanding of international culinary trends and regional tastes.

• Financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and forecasts.

• Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.

• Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management or related field.

• A unique opportunity to be part of a prestigious hotel opening in Muscat.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Career growth and development with Minor Hotels.

• A dynamic, multicultural work environment.