Job description

The Food & Beverage Manager at Six Senses The Palm, Dubai is responsible for overseeing the full operational management of the resort’s Food & Beverage department while aligning with the Six Senses brand philosophy of sustainability, wellness, and delivering extraordinary guest experiences. The role ensures the implementation of brand directives that reflect the company’s values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring practices, fun and quirky service culture, and pioneering wellness concepts. The position requires safeguarding the pillars of sustainability and wellness by embedding them into strategic planning, operational execution, and guest service delivery throughout the resort. The manager leads the efficient operation of the F&B department to deliver exceptional product quality and service standards aligned with brand operating guidelines and luxury hospitality benchmarks. The role includes ensuring compliance with LQA and Forbes audit standards while establishing operational guidelines and procedures in accordance with Six Senses brand standards. The manager oversees the development of menus and wine lists aligned with the Eat With Six Senses philosophy and sustainability practices while ensuring food and beverage offerings remain relevant to guest expectations and current market trends. Responsibilities include establishing purchasing practices that meet the Six Senses nutrition and sustainability platforms, implementing financial strategies to achieve revenue generation targets, profitability, and return on invested capital (ROIC). The role also requires developing and implementing local food and beverage marketing initiatives, monitoring competitor activity and industry trends, and ensuring operational compliance with legal, statutory, financial, safety, and contractual requirements. Additionally, the manager oversees reporting systems, host management practices, communication protocols, and budgetary controls to maintain efficient and compliant operations. The position requires extensive expertise in luxury dining environments, including European and Middle Eastern cuisine operations, advanced wine and beverage service knowledge, and leadership in managing high-end restaurant floor operations within a luxury hospitality setting.