Director of Food and Beverage

About the role

Accor is looking for an experienced and visionary Director of Food and Beverage to lead its F&B operations in Alexandria, Egypt. The role oversees all food and beverage services, drives operational excellence and profitability, and develops a strategy that fits the brand vision while building a customer-focused, collaborative culture.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and run an F&B operating strategy aligned with business objectives, covering restaurants, bars, banquet facilities and room service
• Set quality, service and presentation standards and implement corrective actions
• Recruit, onboard and mentor the F&B leadership team
• Analyze sales, costs and profitability, and manage monthly and annual budgets and forecasts
• Train staff, review performance and build a motivating environment
• Design menus and beverage offerings, manage inventory, procurement and equipment maintenance
• Run promotions and coordinate banquet operations
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality and health and safety regulations, and take part in food safety committees
• Lead departmental meetings, attend management meetings and support hotel-wide initiatives
• Promote sustainability, including waste reduction, energy conservation and responsible chemical management

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, Business Administration or a related field
• At least 6 years of progressive F&B operations management experience, or 2 years as a Director of Food and Beverage
• International or overseas hospitality experience preferred
• Track record managing multiple F&B outlets and large operations, with budget, financial analysis and revenue optimization experience
• Professional-level English

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Food safety management systems and quality assurance protocols
• F&B management software and point-of-sale (POS) systems
• Menu development, culinary trends and beverage management
• Financial analysis and analytical decision-making