Executive Director Food and Beverage, Middle East, Africa & Turkiye at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Alberta

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

F&B Strategy Development, Operational Excellence, Concept Development, Performance Management, Guest Satisfaction, Stakeholder Engagement, Talent Development, Succession Planning, Cost Optimization, Revenue Growth, Financial Management, P&L Optimization, Culinary Program Development, Procurement, Multi-Cultural Market Dynamics, Brand Standards

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description 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. Job Description The Executive Director, Food & Beverage – Middle East, Africa & Türkiye is responsible for developing and executing F&B strategies aligned with global direction, while driving operational excellence and enhancing guest satisfaction. This role oversees new projects and concept development, mentors and supports teams, builds strong relationships with owners and key stakeholders, and monitors performance across KPIs, brand standards, and the competitive landscape. The position also leads initiatives aimed at improving consistency, driving revenue growth, and strengthening overall F&B performance across the region. Strategic Regional Leadership: Develop and deliver F&B strategies and programs aligned with global direction, specifically tailored for MEA&T. Dual Reporting Alignment: Partner closely with the Regional President MEA&T to ensure initiatives support each region’s commercial and operational priorities. Project Delivery & Concept Development: Lead F&B input for new builds, renovations, and concept creation, coordinating with operations, designers, architects, and owners. Performance Management: Monitor KPIs, address underperforming hotels with action plans, and reinforce brand and quality standards through site visits and reviews. Guest Experience & Innovation: Drive initiatives to enhance guest satisfaction and identify new revenue opportunities, markets, or innovations beyond core business. Owner & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with owners and partners to align expectations and maximize efficiency. Talent Development & Succession Planning: Mentor, coach, and track career development of F&B leaders, including interviewing key senior F&B hires. Procurement & Cost Optimization: Partner with Corporate Procurement to ensure optimal product quality and cost control across the region. Communication & Collaboration: Host annual F&B conferences, share global updates, and align regional teams on strategy and best practices. Thought Leadership & Culture Building: Act as a role model for Accor values, inspire free thinking and ownership, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree (Preferred) With 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 Additional Information Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Why Join Us? Be part of a global hospitality leader committed to innovation and excellence. Drive impactful projects that shape customer experiences Work in a dynamic, multicultural environment with opportunities for growth. Job-Category: Food & Beverage Job Type: Permanent

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Responsibilities

The Executive Director is responsible for developing and executing Food & Beverage strategies for the Middle East, Africa & Turkiye region, ensuring alignment with global direction and driving operational excellence. This includes overseeing new project development, managing performance KPIs, enhancing guest satisfaction, and building strong relationships with owners and stakeholders.