Philippe d'Amat

Senior Director Food & Beverage

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Hospitality leader with proven expertise in F&B concept development and hotel openings across international markets. Specialized in brand creation, project management, and end-to-end development, with the ability to turn strategic vision into successful, operational venues. Combining creativity with commercial awareness, I work closely with owners and operators to deliver distinctive and high-performing hospitality experiences.

Experience

  • Ennismore (Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site)
    • Senior Director Food & Beverage, MEAIT & Rixos & All Inclusive Collection
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Regional Director Food & Beverage Development
      Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • General Manager at Al Habtoor Polo Resort
    Mar 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Complex Executive Assistant Manager (F&B) at V Hotel, Curio by Hilton / Hilton Dubai / Habtoor Palace, LXR
    Nov 2020 - Mar 2021 · 5 mos

  • Address Hotels + Resorts (1 yr 5 mos)
    • Hotel Manager Address Fountain Views - Pre-Opening
      Feb 2019 - Jun 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Initially responsible for the pre-opening of Address Fountain Views hotel at Emaar Asset Management, then promoted Hotel Manager in charge of operations: • Provide operational direction, leadership & coaching; • Closely support the project development team; • Maintained all expenses under budget; • Optimized cost of sales while not lowering overall value and guest experience; • Increased guest satisfaction, TripAdvisor, Booking.com scores month on month.

    • Executive Assistant Manager Address Fountain Views
      Feb 2019 - Dec 2019 · 11 mos

  • Director of Operations at Habtoor Hospitality
    Feb 2016 - Feb 2019 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Recruited to administer the opening and management of BOA Lounge & Club at the W hotel. Developed and structured restaurant and bar concepts: Hilton AHC, (Babiole, The 44, Dome). • Successfully managed pre-opening financial and operational structure; • Delivered strategic and operational leadership; • Led and followed up project management commission; • Sourced & negotiated with suppliers to maximize cost and profitability; • Over-achieved budget objectives by 15%; • Preserved strong staff retention; • Maintained cost of sales below financial target.