? ?? ??????????? ??????????? is recruiting on behalf of an exciting new-build MICE and business hotel opening in a sought-after international beach destination in Benin, for an experienced, energetic and modern-minded ???????? ?? ???? & ???????? Our client is opening a new-build 136-room MICE and business hotel in December 2026 – a modern, multi-outlet property featuring three restaurants, three bars and a snack bar at launch, with a beach club to follow shortly after opening. This is a true ground-up Director of F&B opportunity: a chance to shape the F&B identity of a high-profile new property, hire and train the brigades, set the standards, and lead a complex multi-outlet offering from day one of trading. Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will take full operational and commercial ownership of the entire F&B function – across three restaurants, three bars, a snack bar, MICE and conference catering, and a forthcoming beach club. The role spans concept development across each outlet, menu engineering, beverage programming, sourcing and supplier management, F&B costing, GP and stock control, brigade recruitment and training, and the day-to‑day leadership of service standards across the property. The successful candidate will also play a central role in pre‑opening planning, soft‑opening readiness, and the build‑out of the beach club concept post‑launch. NB Fully fluent in both French and English, spoken and written – non‑negotiable. Requirements Senior F&B leadership experience within a multi‑outlet hotel environment, ideally with MICE or business‑hotel exposure. Pre‑opening or new‑build experience strongly preferred. Genuine passion for current global F&B trends – concept development, beverage programmes, and modern dining formats. Demonstrated ability to lead multiple restaurant and bar concepts simultaneously, with high service consistency across each outlet. Solid experience overseeing high‑volume MICE and conference catering operations. Strong commercial fundamentals – F&B costing, GP, stock control, supplier management, and budget ownership. Confident concept developer – able to shape distinct outlet identities across restaurants, bars, snack offering, and a beach club. Hands‑on, energetic, on‑the‑floor presence in service – not a back‑office director. Strong people leadership – able to build, train and develop large F&B brigades from a standing start. Contactable references essential. Willing to relocate internationally; valid passport. On Application with Benefits. (Full family package for expats) Although we appreciate all applications received, we will only reply to those candidates who have the background and experience required. Thank you. #J-18808-Ljbffr