We serve up truly memorable experiences for our guests. But could you be our new secret ingredient? We’re searching for a Director of Food & Beverage with culinary background, strategic mindset and a flair for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.

Located in the business and leisure hub of the city, InterContinental® Bahrain offers its guests the perfect location from where to explore the exciting face of Manama. The hotel offers 304 spacious rooms including 4 club floors and 36 luxurious suites. Each room is designed to meet the needs and the expectations of the modern traveler. From sophisticated dining experiences to a taste of traditional romance, InterContinental® Bahrain offers its guest new tastes and unique gourmet treats. With a wide selection of dining options ranging from international, Italian, steakhouse and lounges, InterContinental® Bahrain promises to delight your palate.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Oversee and lead all food and beverage operations, including restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banquets and kitchen operation.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop innovative menus, ensure food quality, and manage kitchen operations effectively.
• Drive profitability by optimizing costs, managing budgets, and analyzing financial performance across all F& B outlets.
• Activate and develop creative F& B concepts that maximize available resources and appeal to the local market, driving guest traffic and brand recognition.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams by providing training, mentorship, and performance management to deliver outstanding service.

What we need from you

• Proven experience (5+ years) in food and beverage leadership roles, preferably in a luxury or 5-star city hotel environment.
• Formal culinary experience on a leadership role
• Strong understanding of hospitality service standards and modern culinary trends.
• Demonstrated ability to create and execute local market-driven F& B concepts.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment with attention to detail.

What you can expect from us

We give our people 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.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming 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 you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.