Director – Food & Beverage (Partnerships & Brand Expansion)

Job Description

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Director – Food & Beverage (Partnerships & Brand Expansion)

Reports to: CEO

Role Overview

The Director of F&B will lead the strategic growth of food & beverage portfolio, with a strong focus on partnerships, brand acquisition, leasing strategy and restaurant concept expansion.

This is not a traditional hotel F&B operations role — it is a commercial growth and brand curation position.

Key Responsibilities

F&B Strategy & Growth

• Develop a portfolio strategy across owned, leased and JV models
• Identify and secure international restaurant brands
• Negotiate franchise and partnership agreements

Leasing & Commercial Negotiation

• Structure revenue‑share, fixed rent or hybrid agreements
• Lead lease negotiations within mixed‑use environments
• Conduct feasibility and concept positioning analysis

Brand & Market Positioning

• Curate F&B mix aligned with destination positioning
• Oversee concept development and launch strategy
• Monitor performance benchmarks and portfolio optimisation

Financial & Investment Oversight

• Build investment cases for new concepts
• Monitor EBITDA performance across outlets
• Identify underperforming assets and restructure as needed

Profile Required

• 12+ years in F&B expansion, restaurant groups or hospitality development
• Strong background in partnerships and brand licensing
• Proven deal‑making and negotiation skills
• Experience in GCC or emerging destination markets preferred
• Financially strong with development mindset

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2026-03-07 12:50:07