Food & Beverage Coordinator

About Us

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in San Francisco, California before expanding worldwide. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, Kimpton spaces and experiences centre on our guests, offering inspiring design that evokes curiosity to forward thinking flavours that feed the soul. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered, so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and ridiculously personal.

Our mission is to be the best-loved hotel and restaurant company through the common belief that heartfelt connections make people’s lives better. Our colleagues are empowered and encouraged to act from the heart, to go above and beyond to create ‘ridiculously personal’ experiences for each other and our guests.

We're looking for passionate, high-spirited individuals to join the pre-opening team at Kimpton Riyadh, the very first Kimpton hotel in the Middle East. The ideal Kimpton team member has an inclusive spirit who embraces individuality and can cultivate a work environment that’s a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional.

Our hotel is only as good as the people it employs so if you’re passionate, focused and driven, live for making every guest’s experience ‘ridiculously personal’ and creating unforgettable moments, then we invite you to join the Kimpton tribe.

About Kimpton Riyadh

Located in King Abdullah Financial District which is set in the heart of the Saudi capital, 22-kilometers away from the airport, Kimpton Riyadh is the first Kimpton in the Middle East bringing the brand’s playful energy, infectious personality, and unique design style to this LEED certified landmark development home to 1.6 million square meters of state-of-the-art office space, world-class venues and iconic luxury residences. The hotel welcomes guests to experience its 212 guest rooms and suites and to enjoy its unique dining options.

Day-to-Day

Administrative & Coordination Support

• Act as the primary point of contact for the Food & Beverage department, handling correspondence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining department files and records.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports (e.g., revenue, covers, guest feedback, labor reports) and share them with department leadership.
• Coordinate with Finance, HR, and other departments to ensure smooth communication and support for F&B operations.

Guest & Event Support

• Assist in coordinating special events, group bookings, and banquet functions by liaising with culinary, service, and sales teams.
• Respond to guest inquiries related to F&B outlets and ensure timely follow-up.
• Support the implementation of guest satisfaction initiatives and track feedback to improve service standards.

Operational Assistance

• Monitor inventory reports, order requests, and assist in liaising with the Purchasing team to ensure timely supply of F&B items.
• Support outlet managers with staff schedules, attendance tracking, and training coordination.
• Maintain departmental communication boards, announcements, and ensure colleagues are updated on hotel initiatives and standards.

Compliance & Standards

• Assist in ensuring that all F&B outlets comply with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Track licenses, permits, and internal audits to support compliance across the department.
• Help coordinate brand standards initiatives and audits, ensuring documentation is up to date.

Problem-Solving & Follow-Up

• Assist managers in tracking and resolving guest complaints or operational challenges, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Support in maintaining effective communication between service and culinary teams to ensure smooth daily operations.

This role requires excellent organizational and multitasking skills, strong communication, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple outlets and teams. It’s a dynamic position that supports both the administrative and operational sides of the F&B department.

What we need from you

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree, higher education qualification or equivalent in Hotel Administration / Business Administration.
• Two to three years’ prior tenure in a similar role.
• International luxury hotel chain background.
• GCC exposure.
• English Fluency is required.
• Arabic Fluency is preferred.

Teamwork and Flexibility

In addition to the tasks outlined above, all team members are expected to demonstrate flexibility and a collaborative spirit. This may involve taking on additional responsibilities as needed, especially during periods of high occupancy or in emergency situations. Your willingness to assist colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the hotel is essential in maintaining our high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and benefits.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing, and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.