Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City has appointed Phil Roberts as its new Director of Food & Beverage (F&B). Radisson Blu Dubai Media City has brought in a new financial controller, Faisal Khan, who has previously worked with groups with an annual turnover of almost AED450 million.
Roberts, a British national, brings 19 years of hospitality experience to his new role in which he will oversee the operations of the Media City hotel, including its F&B outlets, outside catering, 12 meeting rooms, and 246 keys, leading the culinary teams in all of the hotels dining venues, including Italian restraint Certo, media city hangout ICON Bar and rooftop Tamanya Terrace. Roberts has previously worked for Radisson Hotel Group for a few years (2001 – 2008) as an executive head chef for Park Inn by Radisson, Telford, and Park Inn by Radisson, Northampton.
Khan was appointed to his first financial controller position in April 2019 and has most recently been working as director of finance for Fairmont Windsor Park, Sofitel London Heathrow, and CP and HIEX Heathrow Terminal 4, a cluster group with a combined turnover close to GBP100 million (AED451 million).
“I am delighted to welcome Faisal to our team. His fantastic reputation and valuable experience gained over a long and successful career will add high value to our team. He embodies the qualities of excellence, innovation, and diligence we value highly at Radisson and I have no doubt he will be a great addition to our team.” said James Berry, cluster GM at Radisson Blu Dubai Media City and Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City.
Before joining Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City, he served as the Hotel Operations Manager at Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa where he catered to more than 700 guests daily overseeing both kitchen and F&B service operations.
