Accor

Executive Director Food and Beverage, Middle East, Africa & Turkiye

Accor

Posted 4 hours ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Dubai

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, 15+ years leadership experience

Required Skills

F&B Strategy Operational Excellence Guest satisfaction Concept Development Performance Management

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver F&B strategies and programs aligned with global direction, specifically tailored for MEA&T.
  • Partner closely with the Regional President MEA&T to ensure initiatives support each region’s commercial and operational priorities.
  • Lead F&B input for new builds, renovations, and concept creation, coordinating with operations, designers, architects, and owners.
  • Monitor KPIs, address underperforming hotels with action plans, and reinforce brand and quality standards through site visits and reviews.
  • Drive initiatives to enhance guest satisfaction and identify new revenue opportunities, markets, or innovations beyond core business.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with owners and partners to align expectations and maximize efficiency.
  • Mentor, coach, and track career development of F&B leaders, including interviewing key senior F&B hires.
  • Partner with Corporate Procurement to ensure optimal product quality and cost control across the region.
  • Host annual F&B conferences, share global updates, and align regional teams on strategy and best practices.
  • Act as a role model for Accor values, inspire free thinking and ownership, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree (Preferred)
  • Minimum 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Food & Beverage operations within large-scale, multi-unit, international hotel chains or leading restaurant groups
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a team player attitude. Results oriented and self-motivated
  • Ability to analyze data and trends and create strategies for improvement
  • Ability to travel; Flexible and able to work well under pressure
  • Proven track record of driving significant revenue growth, profit improvement, and guest satisfaction in F&B operations
  • Multi-Cultural F&B Market Dynamics: Specialized understanding of diverse culinary trends, consumer preferences, and operational challenges across various MEA&T markets (e.g. UAE, KSA, Turkiye, Egypt)
  • F&B Concept & Brand Development: Expertise in creating, refining, and executing F&B concepts that align with market demands and brand positioning
  • Financial Management & P&L Optimization (F&B specific): Advanced skills in F&B budgeting, forecasting, cost control, revenue management, and profitability analysis
  • Culinary & Beverage Program Development: Strong understanding of culinary trends, menu engineering, wine programs, mixology, and procurement of high-quality ingredients

Preferred Qualifications

  • None specified

Benefits

  • None specified

About the Company

Accor is a global leader in hospitality, committed to excellence, integrity, and strong governance across all its operations. We prioritize diversity, innovation, and ethical business practices, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a transparent and well-controlled organization. At Accor, we support your growth and learning every day, ensuring that work brings purpose to your life. Join us to help strengthen governance and risk management across one of the world’s leading hospitality groups.

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