HR Director - F&B

Position Title: HR Director - F&B Employment Type: Full Time Salary (AED): up to 30K inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Sharjah, UAE About the Hiring Company: An established UAE-based F&B group operating specialty coffee, café and hospitality concepts, headquartered in Sharjah.

Job Description

Lead the overall HR function across multiple F&B brands, outlets and business entities, aligning HR strategies with organizational objectives. Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs, organizational structures, compensation frameworks and performance management systems. Oversee talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee relations, training, retention and succession planning across the group. Lead HR teams, ensure UAE labour law compliance and drive HR transformation initiatives to support business growth.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role, preferably within established F&B groups, restaurant chains, café groups or hospitality organizations. Proven experience managing group-wide HR operations across multiple brands, outlets and business entities, including sizeable workforces and HR teams. Strong expertise in UAE labour laws, HR compliance, talent acquisition, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, employee relations and performance management. Demonstrated ability to develop HR strategies, policies, SOPs and organizational structures, with strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.