The Director of Food & Beverage – Banquets is expected to lead banquet operations at Raffles Doha, overseeing service standards, event execution, staffing, budgets, guest satisfaction, and financial performance. Candidates should have substantial luxury-hotel or upscale hospitality experience, including leadership of large-scale banquets and events. Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, menu planning, cost control, forecasting, and health and safety procedures is required. The role calls for an inspiring people leader with excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and commercial skills. Experience in the Middle East and familiarity with luxury service standards would be advantageous. The successful candidate should be polished, hands-on, culturally aware, and able to manage demanding events while consistently delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Raffles Doha is a luxury hotel and resort property in Qatar operated under Raffles Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor, one of the world's leading hospitality groups. Raffles is known for personalized butler-style service, refined design, spacious accommodations, and highly attentive guest experiences. Located in the Katara Towers development in Lusail, the property combines luxury accommodation with restaurants, lounges, wellness facilities, event spaces, and distinctive leisure experiences. Its food and beverage operations serve hotel guests, residents, corporate clients, weddings, and major social events. Working for Raffles Doha generally involves international hospitality standards, close attention to detail, multicultural teamwork, and a strong focus on guest satisfaction, colleague development, brand presentation, and commercial performance.
Qatar is a modern Gulf country rather than an island, with Doha as its main employment and lifestyle hub. Opportunities are strongest in hospitality, aviation, events, construction, energy, healthcare, finance, education, and technology. The culture blends Islamic traditions with a highly international expatriate community; modest dress and respect for local customs are important. Lifestyle options include beaches, museums, desert trips, shopping malls, restaurants, and sports. Summers are extremely hot, while winter is comfortable and popular for outdoor activities. Employers normally arrange work visas, residence permits, medical checks, and sometimes accommodation, transport, flights, and health insurance. Candidates should confirm the full package, probation terms, working hours, and leave entitlement before relocating. Doha is generally safe, but living costs, especially rent and schooling, can be high without employer support.
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