Executive Director, Food & Beverage Development

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of innovative and commercially viable F&B concepts for Raffles and Fairmont brands
• Define unique selling propositions and positioning for new and renovated F&B outlets
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging F&B trends
• Oversee F&B development projects from concept approval through to pre-opening
• Collaborate with internal development, design, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration
• Act as the primary F&B development liaison with hotel owners and key stakeholders
• Monitor global F&B trends and translate insights into actionable strategies
• Contribute to post-opening reviews to assess concept performance and identify refinements

Requirements

• 10-15+ years of experience in F&B leadership or development roles within luxury hospitality
• Proven experience in both hotel-based F&B operations and standalone restaurant/bar development
• Extensive international exposure in luxury or premium hospitality environments
• Demonstrable experience in concept development and pre-opening projects
• Strong stakeholder management and alignment skills

About the Company

Raffles Hotels & Resorts is a legendary brand steeped in history, curating culturally enriching experiences. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a dynamic family of over 90 spectacular properties across 30 countries, stretching from Hawaii to London and the United Arab Emirates.