James Thompson Appointed as Director, Food and Beverage, Fairmont Dubai
Bringing over 22 years of experience from prestigious hotels and restaurants throughout the UK & UAE.
DUBAI, 14 May, 2019 – Fairmont Dubai is pleased to announce the appointment of James Thompson as Director of Food and Beverage.
James brings over 22 years of experience to this role having worked at prestigious hotels and restaurants throughout the United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates.
Starting his career in independent restaurants, James has worked at various iconic restaurants across the UK capital while working for the Conran Restaurant Group. Following 10 years in London he returned to his home town of Birmingham taking various General Manager roles for the Individual Restaurant Company.
In 2008, James joined Burj Al Arab as the manager for the prestigious Al Muntaha restaurant. Over the years he climbed the career ladder until eventually holding the director of food and beverage position for two years, overseeing their ten outlets. In 2017, James moved to Jumeirah Beach Hotel in anticipation of the hotel renovation. Whilst there, he was responsible for the successful relaunch of the 21 outlets and led a team of over 400 colleagues.
About Fairmont
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where occasions are celebrated and history is made. Landmark hotels with unrivalled presence, authentic experiences and unforgettable moments have attracted visitors to Fairmont and its destinations since 1907. The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai are but a few of these iconic luxury hotels, forever linked to the special places where they reside. Famous for its engaging service, grand public spaces, locally inspired cuisine and celebrated bars and lounges, Fairmont promises a special brand of thoughtful luxury that will be remembered long after any visit. With a worldwide portfolio of more than 75 hotels, Fairmont also takes great pride in its deep community roots and leadership in sustainability. Fairmont is part of AccorHotels, a world-leading travel and lifestyle group which invites travelers to feel welcome at more than 4,200 hotels, resorts and residences, along with some 10,000 of the finest private homes around the globe.
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Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE