Food and Beverage Manager – Dubai DIFC

About the role

Kairos Merit is supporting the search for a Food and Beverage Manager for a hospitality establishment in DIFC, Dubai. We are looking for a hands‑on manager who combines strong service leadership with a clear understanding of commercial performance. You will lead day‑to‑day food and beverage operations, support your team and help deliver a consistently excellent guest experience.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily food and beverage service, ensuring smooth coordination between the service and kitchen teams.
• Lead, coach and develop the team, with clear service standards and effective shift planning.
• Monitor revenue, budgets, food and beverage costs, stock levels and waste.
• Work with the kitchen and management teams on menus, product quality and opportunities to improve performance.
• Handle guest feedback professionally and resolve service issues promptly.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and operational standards.
• Prepare operational reports and use performance data to identify improvements.

Required profile

• At least three years of experience in a comparable food and beverage management role.
• Experience in premium restaurants, luxury hotels or a similar hospitality environment.
• Strong team leadership, organisation and communication skills.
• Confident written and spoken English.
• Practical knowledge of budgeting, cost control, inventory and food and beverage service standards.
• A calm, guest‑focused approach and the ability to manage a busy operation.
• Hospitality management qualifications are an advantage.

Required skills

• Food Safety
• Cost Control
• Service Standards
• Food and Beverage Management
• Budgeting