Job Description

Vice President Food and Beverage
(17167)
At Kerzner, we never settle. Through continued innovation, our team of pioneers push until the next level is achieved, and then to keep going. Our philosophy is simple - we go above and beyond to Blow Away our Guest and Colleagues. Good enough never is. For us, it is all about perfection and innovation. This is not simply our job, it's our passion.
Our Colleagues are at the heart of who we are and what we do. With an international team of over 10,000 Colleagues and strong strategic growth on the horizon, we offer unrivalled career opportunities around the world. We are committed to provide our Colleagues at all levels with opportunities to grow and develop within the organisation through personalised development plans and tailored succession planning. We invest in our communities to sustain the environment where we operate and minimising our own footprint. Whether it is through animal conservation, education or tree-planting, we like to give back in as many ways as we can to help our communities flourish.
Job Summary
The VP, Food & Beverage leads the F&B strategy across Kerzner International's global portfolio, consisting of Atlantis, One&Only, SIRO and Rarefinds. This position reports directly to the CEO and places a strong emphasis on concept development, innovation, and guest experience. Leading on creation of dining concepts that align with brand identity and market trends, while ensuring operational excellence and profitability.
The role steers all F&B operations to maximize profitability, sustainability, and guest satisfaction while fostering innovation and excellence in service delivery across multiple properties and markets. The position involves building strong relationships with brand partners to drive performance, leveraging these partnerships to create world-class dining experiences that differentiate Kerzner's luxury hospitality offerings in the competitive global marketplace.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive F&B strategies that align with business goals and enhance market positioning across all properties
• Act as key member of the leadership team, contributing to broader organizational strategy and ensuring F&B integration with business objectives
• Identify global market trends and opportunities, advising the CEO on strategic initiatives and potential investments for growth
• Foster culture of innovation and continuous improvement within F&B teams, encouraging new approaches to enhance guest experiences
• Lead development of innovative F&B concepts for new projects and existing property enhancements aligned with market demands
• Collaborate with stakeholders including General Managers, VP Operations, Technical Services, and brand partners for seamless project execution
• Oversee selection and management of consultants for market research, concept development, interior design, and F&B branding
• Coordinate with property teams to implement new F&B concepts, providing guidance and support for successful rollouts
• Evaluate performance of existing F&B concepts and make recommendations for improvements based on market feedback
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in F&B products and services leveraging guest feedback and industry trends
• Ensure integration of entertainment elements to create unique and memorable guest experiences that differentiate destinations
• Collaborate with culinary teams to develop new menu items and dining experiences reflecting latest food trends
• Implement sustainable practices in F&B operations focusing on waste reduction, local sourcing, and environmental initiatives
• Develop and oversee execution of F&B operational strategies ensuring consistency and excellence across all properties
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for F&B operations, driving improvements in service delivery and profitability
• Provide strategic advice to underperforming operations, implementing action plans to achieve targeted outcomes
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards while continuously updating operating procedures
• Develop and manage F&B commercial plans ensuring alignment with financial objectives and maximizing profitability
• Oversee capital investment planning for F&B projects ensuring strategic alignment and strong return on investment
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including property leadership and brand partners

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 10 years of progressive work experience in food & beverage in similar senior leadership roles
• Work experience in corporate/ consultancy or multi-unit environment with luxury hospitality focus preferred
• Complex project management skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholders across international properties
• Experienced understanding of products and services within luxury hotel F&B programs including pre-opening experience
• Demonstrated ability to work in matrix organization and foster collaboration across diverse business units
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence C-suite executives and external partners
• Strong financial acumen with experience in P&L management, budget planning, and capital investment analysis
• Experience with luxury hospitality brands and understanding of ultra-luxury guest expectations and service standards
• International business experience with ability to adapt F&B strategies across diverse cultural markets

Our company is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, innovative, inclusive, and inspiring in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.

Skills Required