Executive Assistant Manager - Food & Beverage

Company Description

Raffles Hotels & Resorts

The Birthplace of stories and legends since 1887, Raffles is a legendary brand, steeped in history and loved by generations past, present and future. Raffles, at distinguished landmark addresses around the world, is the vibrant heart of its destination, curating experiences that are culturally enriching, intellectually stimulating and always respectful of local communities, heritage and the environment.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

About Raffles & Fairmont Doha

Discover two distinguished luxury brands united within the iconic Katara Towers at Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha — where extraordinary hospitality, timeless elegance, and world-class experiences come together.

Raffles Doha offers an atmosphere of intimate luxury and bespoke service, where every detail is thoughtfully curated to create meaningful and memorable moments. Rooted in a legacy of elegance and artistry, Raffles is renowned for delivering gracious hospitality with authenticity, sophistication, and emotional connection.

Fairmont Doha embodies the spirit of grand hospitality, blending contemporary style with the warmth and energy for which the Fairmont brand is celebrated worldwide. With a focus on exceptional service, vibrant guest experiences, and a deep sense of place, Fairmont creates unforgettable stays for today’s global traveler.

Together, Raffles & Fairmont Doha provide a dynamic and inspiring environment for hospitality professionals who are passionate about excellence. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture that values individuality, nurtures talent, and empowers colleagues to create remarkable experiences every day.

About the Application Process

At Raffles & Fairmont Doha, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

Job Description

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Raffles & Fairmont Doha as our new Executive Assistant Manager - Food & Beverage.

As the Executive Assistant Manager - Food & Beverage, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Food & Beverage division at Raffles & Fairmont Doha, supporting the overall F&B vision, commercial strategy, and luxury positioning of both brands. You will drive revenue growth, profitability, operational excellence, and exceptional guest experiences across all F&B outlets and services.

You will lead and develop high-performing teams, strengthen leadership capabilities, and use performance insights to optimise revenue, costs, productivity, and service standards. Working closely with the executive leadership, you will translate strategic priorities into effective execution while identifying opportunities to elevate the F&B offering and strengthen the property’s market position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the strategic direction of the Food & Beverage division, translating business objectives into focused commercial and operational priorities
• Partner with the hotel's leadership team to drive revenue growth, profitability, market positioning, and long-term F&B performance
• Oversee the operational performance of restaurants, bars, banqueting, in-room dining, and other F&B touchpoints, ensuring consistent execution of strategic plans
• Analyse revenue, profitability, labour productivity, food and beverage costs, guest feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities and guide decision-making
• Contribute to annual budgets, business plans, forecasting, capital planning, and commercial initiatives that support sustainable growth
• Identify and develop new concepts, revenue streams, partnerships, and guest experiences that enhance the luxury positioning of Raffles & Fairmont Doha
• Drive service excellence and operational consistency, ensuring F&B experiences reflect the distinctive standards and personality of both luxury brands
• Lead and develop F&B leadership teams, strengthening accountability, succession planning, talent development, and a culture of high performance
• Work cross-functionally with Culinary, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Rooms, and other stakeholders to align F&B strategy with wider business objectives
• Maintain strong operational visibility through regular performance reviews, outlet engagement, and structured follow-up on key business priorities
• Champion innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across the F&B operation while balancing guest expectations with commercial realities
• Ensure adherence to brand standards, food safety, regulatory requirements, and operational controls across the division
• Act as a key strategic partner, providing insight, leadership, and execution support across divisional and property-wide priorities

Qualifications

What will you bring to this role?

• Significant senior-level Food & Beverage leadership experience within luxury hotels and/or resorts
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-outlet F&B operations with a strong understanding of commercial strategy and operational performance
• Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into measurable revenue, profitability, service, and operational outcomes
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, cost management, and performance optimisation
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and empower diverse leadership teams within a high-performance environment
• Strong understanding of luxury guest expectations, service excellence, F&B trends, and market positioning
• Experience in developing concepts, driving innovation, and identifying new revenue opportunities
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across executive and operational teams
• Strong analytical, decision-making, communication, and strategic planning capabilities
• Relevant hospitality, business, or Food & Beverage qualification, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and demonstrated professional experience
• Embrace the Raffles & Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected
• Create an environment where colleagues are empowered, supported and recognized

Additional Information

Employee Benefits

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

Our Values

Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.​

Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.​

Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences. ​

Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.​

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.