**Description:** **Job Title:** **Assistant** **Director of Food & Beverage** **Location:** Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort **Position Level:** Department Head **Position Overview:** As a key member of the resort’s management team, the **Assistant** **Director of Food & Beverage** will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and operational excellence of beverage experiences at Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong business acumen, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences that reflect Hyatt’s brand promise. **Key Responsibilities:** · **Strategic Leadership:** · Develop and execute the F&B strategy in alignment with the resort’s overall vision and business goals. · Contribute to Department Heads & leadership Committee discussions and decisions, offering insights on guest experience, revenue generation, and brand positioning. · **Operational Excellence:** · Oversee the performance of all F&B outlets, including signature restaurants, lounges, in-room dining, banqueting, and special events. · Ensure operational efficiency, service consistency, and adherence to Hyatt’s quality and safety standards. · **Financial Stewardship:** · Lead the F&B budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. · Drive profitability through cost control, revenue optimization, and innovative programming. · **Team Development & Culture:** · Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing F&B leadership team. · Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. · **Guest Experience & Brand Alignment:** · Champion guest-centric service and culinary excellence across all touchpoints. · Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to position the resort’s F&B offerings as market-leading experiences. · **Sustainability & Innovation:** · Integrate sustainable practices into F&B operations. · Stay ahead of industry trends and introduce forward-thinking concepts that enhance the resort’s competitive edge. **Qualifications:** · Minimum 2–1 3years of experience as F&B Manager of equivalent in luxury hotels with resort experience preferred but not mandatory. · Proven success in managing complex, multi-outlet F&B operations in a resort or destination setting. · Strong financial acumen and experience in strategic planning and P&L management. · Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. · Fluent in English; Arabic is essential. · Degree in Hospitality Management or a related field preferred. **Primary Location:** Jordan **Organization:** Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Food and Beverage **Req ID:** JOR000313 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.