F&B Manager - New Opening - Hatta

Company Description

Our adventure camp in the Hatta mountains celebrates the land’s spirit, providing countless ways to play and explore the outdoors. Fifty caravans form a lively community inspired by nomadic exploration, surrounded by hiking and biking trails throughout mountainous terrain that immerse guests in the region’s natural beauty. A central restaurant fueled by local flavors is designed for guests to gather, and a wellness center offers restorative rituals drawing from local tradition. 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the Food & Beverage operations across the property, ensuring alignment with the brand’s focus on wellness, nature, and cultural authenticity.

• Develop and implement F&B strategies that drive guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial performance.

• Ensure all dining experiences reflect exceptional quality, creativity, and service standards.

Guest Experience

• Deliver unique and personalized dining journeys, seamlessly integrated with the overall adventure and wellness guest experience.

• Curate themed dining events, activations, and cultural food experiences in partnership with culinary and marketing teams.

• Anticipate guest needs, gather feedback, and implement continuous improvements to elevate satisfaction.

Team Management & Development

• Recruit, train, and inspire the F&B team to deliver outstanding hospitality.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and accountability, ensuring high levels of engagement and performance.

• Provide ongoing coaching and career development opportunities for team members.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee daily operations of all restaurants, bars, and events, ensuring smooth service delivery and operational consistency.

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to achieve financial targets while upholding sustainability practices.

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support local, seasonal, and sustainable sourcing.

Market Awareness & Innovation

• Stay attuned to F&B and hospitality trends, especially those related to wellness, sustainability, and experiential dining.

• Introduce innovative concepts and activations that position the property as a leading lifestyle and adventure destination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive F&B experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial leadership role.

• Proven expertise in luxury, lifestyle, or experiential hospitality concepts.

• Strong understanding of both service excellence and back-of-house operations.

• Experience in the GCC region is highly desirable.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Passion for creating memorable guest experiences through food, drink, and service.

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