Aman Director of Food & Beverage Concept Development

About Aman

Founded in 1988 with the opening of Amanpuri in Phuket, Aman has established a distinctive presence in luxury hospitality through its collection of intimate resorts, hotels and residences. Rooted in a philosophy of peace, privacy and sensitivity to place, the brand combines thoughtful architecture with highly personalised service. As an employer, Aman offers a professional setting where discretion, cultural awareness and meticulous attention to detail are central to the guest experience. Its international portfolio encompasses careers in hospitality operations, culinary arts, wellness and corporate functions, appealing to professionals who value understated excellence and the craft of creating deeply considered experiences.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and evolution of all food and beverage concepts and brand identities across the Aman Group portfolio
• Develop, implement, and maintain global F&B guidelines encompassing signature dishes, menu structures, lighting and music standards, uniforms, OSE guidance, and day-to-night atmosphere definitions
• Represent the F&B function in external meetings and presentations with developers, independently or alongside the Global Head of F&B Development
• Develop F&B Concept Briefs and collaborate with the Director of F&B Brand to formalize official brand guidelines for all Aman properties
• Establish technical standards and guidelines for all F&B touchpoints including restaurants, minibars, and in-room dining in collaboration with Regional F&B Development Directors
• Define seating capacities, venue layouts, and spatial planning of F&B areas in alignment with Aman Group standards
• Oversee development of detailed OSE specifications for each F&B brand and all new hotel projects
• Collaborate with the Corporate Operational team on refurbishment initiatives, redefining the F&B Program to align with property needs and budget
• Conduct post-opening site visits to ensure concept guidelines have been accurately implemented and support local teams with refinements
• Work with the F&B Development Coordinator to ensure project management tasks are executed effectively
• Review F&B business plans and proformas, including venue capacities, operating models, revenue assumptions, and operational considerations
• Identify opportunities for new collaborations, programming, and signature experiences that strengthen Aman's global F&B positioning

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and project leadership skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of global luxury F&B trends and key industry players
• Understanding of consumer trends across different geographic markets
• Ability to create innovative concepts that remain operationally viable
• Clear understanding of menu development within a global context
• Proven experience in F&B development with strong understanding of hotel opening projects from contract signing through opening
• Managerial F&B operational experience in comparable service models and luxury levels
• Ability to set and manage priorities, understand project scope, complexity, effort, risk, resource needs, and timelines
• Proven ability to coordinate work across multiple stakeholders in different regions with strong attention to detail
• Capability to lead simultaneously on multiple projects
• Strong team collaboration skills with independent perspective
• Sensitivity and adaptability to local cultures and time zones
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, and OneDrive

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10–15 years of progressive food and beverage experience in ultra-luxury hospitality, including substantive involvement in multiple hotel opening projects and F&B concept development. Demonstrated track record of creating and implementing global F&B standards and managing cross-functional, multi-regional teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Business Administration, or related discipline. Advanced hospitality certifications or equivalent demonstrated expertise in luxury F&B operations are advantageous.

Culture

Aman’s workplace culture is shaped by discreet service, meticulous attention to detail and a deep respect for the places and communities surrounding its properties. Its teams bring this philosophy to life through thoughtful collaboration and highly personalised hospitality, creating an environment where cultural sensitivity and quiet professionalism are central.

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