Food & Beverages General Manager at InterContinental Dubai Marina Hotel & R at IHG Career

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Excellence, Commercial Acumen, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Guest Experience Management, Pre-opening Experience, Luxury Dining Management, KPI Monitoring, Staff Recruitment, Staff Training, Strategic Planning, Interpersonal Communication

Industry

Hospitality

Description

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambiance where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. If you’d like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to join InterContinental Dubai Marina Hotel & Residences as Food & Beverages General Manager for our new Mediterranean Signature Restaurant. A modern yacht-club inspired restaurant is taking shape in the heart of Dubai Marina where skyline, sea, and lifestyle meet. Inspired by the hidden coastal gems and legendary yacht clubs of the Mediterranean, the venue blends timeless maritime elegance with Dubai’s energy and curiosity. Our vision is to deliver a true Mediterranean journey, inspired by the traditions and spirit of iconic yacht clubs from Monaco to Sardinia to the Tuscan coast. The experience blends authentic coastal heritage with a warm, contemporary service style, bringing to life a destination where storytelling, ambiance, and hospitality come together. Signature regional specialties trace a journey along the Mediterranean from the rich traditions of Marseille through the vibrant flavors of Valencia, across the serene Greek Islands, and onward to the coastal elegance of Barcelona thoughtfully presented through a refined yet approachable F&B service style. InterContinental Dubai Marina is a Five Star luxury hotel & residence in the heart of Dubai Marina with 328 rooms and residence suites, flexible event space and restaurants & bars. With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five-star presence. A little taste of your day-to-day: As Food & Beverages General Manager, you will be the driving force behind the guest experience, operational excellence, and commercial success of the venue. You will lead from the floor, inspire your team, and ensure that every element of the restaurant reflects the brand’s standards and the concept’s vision. * Shape and deliver a world-class, story-driven dining experience that reflects the elegance and warmth of a Mediterranean yacht club. Ensure every guest interaction is personalized, intuitive, and memorable. * Oversee all Food & Beverage operations in the hotel, ensuring seamless service, strong communication, and flawless execution across all touchpoints including restaurant dining, bar service, private events, meetings and events and poolside experiences. * Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team. Foster a culture of professionalism and genuine hospitality while encouraging growth and accountability. * Act as the guardian of the restaurant’s identity ensuring that service style, ambiance, music, uniforms, and guest engagement align with the Mediterranean vision. * Drive revenue, manage budgets and optimize profitability. Monitor KPIs including average spend, covers, labor efficiency, and guest satisfaction scores. * Work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure alignment between kitchen and service, contributing to menu storytelling, promotions, and overall guest experience. * Support marketing initiatives, partnerships, and events. Build relationships with key guests, residents, and the local community to establish the restaurant as a leading destination in Dubai Marina. Ideally, you'll have some or all the following qualifications and experience we're looking for: * Proven experience as a Restaurant General Manager or senior leadership role in a luxury or lifestyle dining environment * Strong understanding of Mediterranean or coastal dining concepts is highly desirable * Experience in pre-opening or concept-driven restaurants preferred * Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills * Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving revenue and profitability What you can expect from us: We provide our team members with everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room discounts, and some of the best training in the industry. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, promoting a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. We always welcome different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. So, join us and become part of our ever-growing global family. Apply today and embark on your next exciting career journey with us! At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey? As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Responsibilities

Lead the operational and commercial success of a new Mediterranean signature restaurant and all hotel F&B outlets. Drive guest satisfaction, manage budgets, and foster a high-performing team to deliver a world-class dining experience.