Food and Beverage Manager

About the role

The Food & Beverage Manager will lead all F&B operations for the new voco Muscat Al Mouj hotel, overseeing restaurants, bars, room service and banquets. As a key member of the pre‑opening team, you will shape the service culture from day one, deliver operational excellence, drive revenue growth and ensure the outlets reflect the voco brand’s hosting philosophy.

Key responsibilities

• Direct daily F&B activities, plan staffing levels and assign work across multiple outlets.
• Set and achieve quality, guest‑satisfaction and financial targets, monitoring food, beverage and labour costs.
• Develop and coach the F&B team, establishing performance goals and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu design, concepts and inventory procedures.
• Prepare the annual budget, control expenses and identify additional revenue opportunities.
• Manage marketing programmes, promotions and monitor competitor activity.
• Handle guest requests and complaints, using insights to improve service and loyalty.
• Ensure accurate cash handling, posting and financial reporting.

Required profile

• University or college degree in Food Service Management, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Hospitality or Business Administration.
• 3‑4 years of experience in a similar F&B leadership role with a proven track record.
• Excellent written and spoken communication in English and Arabic; additional languages a plus.

Required skills

• Budget preparation and financial control.
• Inventory management and cash handling.
• Menu development and concept approval.
• Team leadership and performance coaching.