Director of Food and Beverage
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
A true home away from home. Four Seasons Resort at Sharm El Sheikh dedicates to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. From elegant surroundings of the finest quality, to caring, highly personalized 24-hour service, Four Seasons embodies a true home away from home for those who know and appreciate the best. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is personified by its employees - people who share a single focus and encourage to offer phenomenal service.
About the role
As director of food and beverage, you will have full accountability for the strategic and operational leadership of the food and beverage division. You will lead a diverse and multi layered operation, balancing innovation, guest experience, people development, and strong commercial discipline.
Reporting directly to the general manager and working closely with the planning committee, you will continue to shape the food and beverage identity of the hotel while ensuring alignment with Four Seasons brand standards and long-term business objectives.
This role requires a visible, people focused leader who is equally comfortable setting business strategy and being present on the floor.
What you will do
Provide strategic leadership and direction for all food and beverage and culinary operations across the hotel
Lead, mentor, and develop a large leadership team including senior operational and culinary leaders
Champion a culture of excellence, collaboration, and service rooted in Four Seasons values
Drive commercial performance across all outlets, banqueting, and total food and beverage revenue streams
Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional guest experience and brand standards
Partner closely with culinary leadership on concept development, quality, and innovation
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability targets
Work collaboratively with sales, marketing, rooms, and events teams to maximise opportunities
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements
Act as a senior ambassador for the hotel across internal and external stakeholders
Ability to lead in alignment with Four Seasons brand and philosophy
What you bring
Significant senior leadership experience within luxury hospitality food and beverage operations
Proven international experience overseeing complex, multi outlet operations including high volume banqueting and culinary teams with a minimum of 5–7 years in luxury hotel or resort operations
A strong people leader with a track record of developing and inspiring high performing teams
Experience working with celebrity chefs and managing external partnerships or licensee agreements preferred
Strong operational knowledge of food & beverage operations, systems, and luxury service standards
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead diverse, high-performing teams
Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Deep understanding of luxury service standards and guest expectations
Confident operating at executive committee level with strong stakeholder management skills
A calm, credible, and visible leadership presence
Experience in forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning at a divisional level
Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and quality in partnership with culinary and stewarding teams
What we offer:
Competitive salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package tailored specifically for our planning committee members
Excellent training and development opportunities
Complimentary and discounted stays and services at Four Seasons worldwide
Comprehensive time off package including vacation, sick and holiday pay
Complimentary employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons culinary team
Complimentary dry cleaning and laundry services