Director of Food & Beverage

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Food & Beverage to lead the culinary and dining experience at SO/ Jeddah. You will shape distinctive concepts, create buzz-worthy experiences, drive commercial performance, and bring the bold, creative spirit of SO/ to life across every restaurant, bar, and social space.

What You Will Create

• Lead and elevate all Food & Beverage experiences across the hotel.
• Drive revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction through innovative concepts and experiences.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to curate trend-driven menus that reflect the SO/ lifestyle.
• Build strong relationships with guests, VIPs, partners, and the local community.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Revenue teams to create demand-driving activations and events.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Champion exceptional service standards and memorable guest experiences.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing F&B team.
• Drive creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement across all outlets.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, operational excellence, and health & safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Food & Beverage leadership experience within luxury hospitality or lifestyle brands.
• Proven success leading large-scale F&B operations and delivering strong commercial results.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Passion for creating exceptional dining experiences and trend-driven concepts.
• Experience leading, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of luxury service standards and guest engagement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a creative and commercially driven mindset.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and operational best practices.
• Experience in the Saudi Arabian market is highly desirable.
• Pre-opening experience and familiarity with the local lifestyle and dining scene are a plus.
• Proficiency in hotel, POS, and F&B management systems.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you...

• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
• Great healthcare, competitive salary, and some nice extra perks across the Ennismore family of brands!
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work
• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative culture

Company Description

SO/ is a coveted collection of hotels, rooted in the world of fashion. Making its stylish debut on the global hotel scene in 2011, SO/ continues to command attention with its avant-garde design and creative approach to the world of luxury