Director, Food and Beverage Excellence, EMEAC

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact. As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

THE TEAM

The global Food and Beverage team is dedicated to crafting extraordinary culinary experiences that reflect a true Sense of Place and a deep commitment to sustainable sourcing. This role leads the EMEAC region and reports directly to the Vice President, Operations, EMEAC. You’ll collaborate closely with our corporate Experience Design team and property-level leaders, including Managing Directors, Directors of Culinary, and Directors of Food and Beverage.

YOUR ROLE

As the regional Food and Beverage leader for EMEAC, you will oversee all F&B operations to drive revenue, elevate service standards, and bring innovative concepts to life. You’ll be a key strategic partner, shaping the future of our culinary experiences while ensuring alignment with our brand’s vision. From concept development to pre-opening support, your leadership will be instrumental in delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence across the region.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE PLACE

• Champion our sustainable sourcing philosophy through the “Partners in Provenance” program, supporting local farmers and indigenous agriculture.
• Lead the development and execution of innovative, high-performing F&B concepts in collaboration with the Experience Design team.
• Provide strategic and hands-on support to F&B and Culinary Directors across the region, ensuring brand alignment and operational excellence.
• Guide pre-opening efforts, including OS&E selection, team development, and execution of brand standards.
• Collaborate on renovation and capital improvement projects to enhance product offerings and maximize ROI.
• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs to elevate service delivery and empower local teams.
• Monitor and manage F&B budgets in partnership with the VP, Operations, EMEAC ensuring commercial goals are met.
• Stay ahead of global F&B trends to continuously evolve and enhance our offerings.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

• You are internationally experienced, culturally fluent, and passionate about creating lifestyle-driven culinary experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.
• You bring a strong track record in leading luxury or lifestyle restaurant operations, with a sharp business acumen and a flair for innovation.
• You’re a tastemaker with a keen eye for detail, able to translate visionary concepts into operational reality while upholding the highest standards.
• You lead with integrity and inspire others through hands-on coaching, building capable, diverse teams that thrive on collaboration and shared success.
• You’re adaptable and forward-thinking, always seeking new ideas and proactively driving change to stay ahead of market trends.
• You communicate with clarity and influence, building trusted relationships with stakeholders, owners, and cross-functional teams.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard – and valued. We’re a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture and geography of our destinations. We’re not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long-lasting relationships but to transforming them – and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.

Rosewood Hotel Group aspires to be a global powerhouse in luxury, travel and lifestyle. The group is comprised of four inspiring brands – Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, New World Hotels & Resorts®, Asaya and Carlyle & Co. Its combined hotel portfolio consists of 54 hotels in 23 countries with nearly 32 new properties currently under development. The group’s expansion is distinguished by its approach to creating strong, modern, and differentiated brands, its focus on design and innovation, and a commitment to a bespoke and personal approach to hospitality.