Job description

Director, Food & Beverage 
(20408)

A part of Kerzner International, a global leader in luxury hospitality, Atlantis, The Palm is a world where iconic stays, legendary adventures, and the boldest flavours all come together to transport guests to A World Away.

The iconic resort, located on the crescent of Palm Island, features 1,544 Rooms, Suites, and Signature Suites, each designed with thoughtful details inspired by the sea. It is the ultimate destination for world-class dining, bringing together some of the most renowned celebrity chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants. The resort is also home to unforgettable experiences, from record-breaking thrills at the world’s largest waterpark to stunning views of 65,000 marine animals in the aquarium, and close encounters with resident Indo-Pacific dolphins at Dolphin Bay.

Behind this extraordinary destination are over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities. Together, we foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where talent is nurtured, wellbeing is prioritised, and careers truly thrive.

About the Role

At Atlantis Dubai, we create unforgettable dining experiences through an extraordinary collection of restaurants, bars, lounges and destination concepts. As Director of Food & Beverage, you will support the Vice President, Food & Beverage in leading one of the most diverse and high-profile F&B operations in the world.

This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, commercial performance, guest satisfaction and colleague engagement across multiple outlets. You will play a key role in shaping the future of our dining portfolio, ensuring every venue delivers exceptional experiences while achieving ambitious business objectives.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead strategic initiatives, champion innovation, develop future talent and ensure Atlantis Dubai continues to set the benchmark for luxury hospitality and world-class dining.

Key Requirements

• Current or recent experience as a Director of Food & Beverage within a luxury hotel, resort or integrated resort environment
• Proven success leading large-scale, multi-outlet Food & Beverage operations
• Experience with destination dining concepts, Michelin-recognised venues, celebrity chef partnerships or lifestyle hospitality brands
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with ownership of budgets, forecasting and P&L performance
• Demonstrated experience opening, repositioning or transforming restaurant concepts
• Track record of delivering revenue growth, profitability and operational excellence
• Experience leading large and diverse teams within complex hospitality environments
• Strong understanding of luxury dining, service standards and guest experience
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration or a related field preferred

About You

You are an accomplished Food & Beverage leader who combines strategic vision with exceptional operational expertise. You understand what it takes to lead large, complex operations while maintaining the highest standards of luxury hospitality.

You bring credibility within the world of destination dining and luxury restaurants, but equally understand the commercial discipline required to drive sustainable business performance. You are passionate about developing talent, fostering innovation and creating memorable guest experiences.

Most importantly, you are a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, inspires high-performing teams and is motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of Food & Beverage at one of the world's most iconic destinations.

We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive program, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives.

With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.