AsstDir-Food & Beverage

Job Overview

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to join their team in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. This leadership role involves overseeing all food and beverage operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences and operational efficiency.

Company Overview

Le Méridien, the Paris-born hotel brand currently represented by nearly 100 properties in more than 40 countries, was acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) in November 2005. With more than 80 of its properties located in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Le Méridien provided a strong international complement to Starwood's then primarily North American holdings at the time of purchase. Since then, Le Méridien has gone through a brand re-launch, which included a large scale hotels product consolidation as well as redefining its brand strategy. Through creation of the LM100 artist community, Le Méridien has transformed numerous guest touch points, thus bringing unique, interactive and curated experiences to its guests. Plans call for dynamic expansion of Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts within the next five years, concentrating on markets in Asia-Pacific and the Americas. Le Méridien recently opened new hotels in Bali (Indonesia), Atlanta (Georgia, USA), Dallas (Texas, USA), Santa Monica (California, USA), Yixing (China), Zhengzhou (China), Cairo (Egypt), and will open in the next 12 months in Bangkok (Thailand), Gujarat (India), Mahabaleshwar (India), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Chicago (Illinois, USA), Indianapolis (Indiana, USA), Tampa (Florida, USA) and Columbus (Ohio, USA). For more information, please visit www.lemeridien.com or www.facebook.com/lemeridien. Follow @LeMeridienHotels on Instagram and @LeMeridien on Twitter.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 10 Year+
• Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of all food and beverage outlets, ensuring high standards.
• Develop and implement F&B strategies to achieve financial targets and guest satisfaction.
• Manage, train, and mentor a diverse team of F&B professionals.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Monitor inventory, control costs, and optimize purchasing processes.
• Innovate and enhance dining experiences to align with brand standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior Food & Beverage management role, preferably in a luxury hotel.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a focus on staff development.
• Excellent knowledge of F&B operations, including culinary, bar, and service standards.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic hospitality environment.
• Financial acumen and experience with budgeting and cost control.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead F&B operations in a globally recognized luxury hotel brand.
• Professional growth and career advancement within Le Méridien and Marriott International.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work in a vibrant multicultural environment.
• Access to employee discounts on hotel stays and F&B services.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.