Assistant Director of F&B

Assistant Director of Food & Beverage who is passionate about F&B service, able to elevate and deliver exceptional guest experience whilst providing operational direction to the F&B outlets.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London.
• The Peninsula Hotels espouses luxury service, dedication to our customers and commitment to our employees.
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team.

Key accountabilities

• Assist the Director of Food & Beverage in the day to day running of the division and will act as deputy in his absence.
• Ensure profitability, deliver operational efficiency and assist in menu creativity by analysing outlet data, customer feedback etc to achieve performance indicators.
• Encourage proactive and effective inter-departmental communication to foster a climate of teamwork and enthusiasm.
• Maintain the highest level of Health and Safety and Hygiene.
• Ensures customer satisfaction from arrival to departure in accordance with standards.
• Hires, develops, motivates, supervises, and coaches F&B department employees.

General requirements

• Minimum 4 years in a similar role within luxury hotels
• Is a natural organiser, highly detailed and able to engage with guests.
• Strong people leader having prior experience managing diverse teams.
• Fluent English language skills and presentation ability.
• Creative, innovative with extensive food and beverage knowledge
• Good working knowledge of financial tools and processes (e.g. budgeting)

At the Peninsula London, we look after:

Your financial wellbeing:

• Excellent salary package
• Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced company contribution on pension plan

Your medical care:

• Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan

Your daily health routine:

• State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers' room
• Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings
• On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions

Other perks:

• High street and online shopping discounts
• Rewards and recognition initiatives
• Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.

Ideally situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city's most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, impeccably designed to harmonise with surrounding heritage buildings is just moments away from the city's most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino; its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, including Brooklands helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Director Claude Bosi; the idyllic Peninsula Spa, and a luxury retail arcade.

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