Director of Food and Beverage

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Job Description

Let your passion for discovery become a career. Explore, discover, share, and inspire at St Pancras London

St. Pancras London is a five-star hotel that fuses Victorian elegance with contemporary luxury. It is home to 38 opulent Chambers Suites and 207 stylish guestrooms, offering refined comfort with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy superb dining and expertly crafted cocktails in a unique selection of restaurants and bars, unwind at the serene St. Pancras Spa, or host events in elegant meeting rooms, including the historic Ladies Smoking Room. Ideally located beside St. Pancras International, the hotel is a gateway to memorable experiences in the heart of King's Cross. From its Grand Staircase to its world-class service, St. Pancras London is more than a place to stay - it's a place to belong, grow and be part of something extraordinary.

What is in it for you:

As well as a competitive salary, investment in your personal development, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a huge variety of perks and discounts:

• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) increasing with service.
• Annual Bonus based on personal and business performance
• Private Medical Health
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Annual Performance Review pay
• Free Access to the Gym and spa
• Free meals at work
• Dry-cleaning service
• Free enrolment of Perks at Work- Access to unlimited deals of retailers and more.
• Discount of 50% in any of the St Pancras outlets.
• Marriott Discount Card enabling to benefits from hotel stays: room, gift shops and F&B across 130 countries
• Travel ticket season loan
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Comprehensive Training and Development program.
• Awards and recognition celebrations and many more....

Position Summary:

As the strategic Food and Beverage (F&B) business partner, you will lead the development and execution of property-wide strategies that align with the overall business objectives of the hotel. You will be accountable for the performance and operations of all F&B outlets, including the Booking Office 1869, Hansom Lounge, MI+ME, In-Room Dining, Kitchen, and Event Operations. Working with key departmental leaders, you will ensure brand standards and the St. Pancras service ethos are consistently delivered across all F&B operations. As part of the Executive Committee, you will shape strategic initiatives that enhance guest experience, drive team engagement, and maximise revenue and returns for both ownership and Company.

The kind of person we are looking for:

• You are an experienced and highly credible Director of Food and Beverage with a strong track record in premium luxury hotels.
• You want to be part of a leadership team who recognise they are custodians of this beautiful property in its long history, and are driven to make a marked difference
• You know what great looks like and have a strong track record of leading change, elevating a service culture, and driving consistency
• Your attitude and demeanour are always consistent and on point; no matter how many times an issue has been presented to you, to our people and guests you recognise it's often the first time.
• You possess a strong drive to support, help and celebrate others
• You are progressive in your thinking, curious, and exhibit a restlessness and ambition both for yourself and the business. You understand that to be successful and have sustained impact, you also need to be diligent, highly organised, and commercially minded

As a member of the Executive Committee, you will develop and implement property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customer profile and property employees and provides a return on investment to the owner and the company.

You'll be expected to deliver on the following:

• Take full accountability for sales, profitability, guest and team satisfaction, operational efficiency, and stock control, ensuring performance is monitored against budget.
• Analyse financial reports to assess F&B performance and implement action plans to maintain, improve, or grow results.
• Coach and support the F&B team in managing volume, spend, labour costs, and controllable expenses effectively.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, reporting standards, and both local and brand operating procedures.
• Promote cross-training to support smooth daily operations and team flexibility.
• Apply property policies fairly and consistently across the team.
• Oversee onboarding, ensuring new team members complete departmental induction and receive appropriate training.
• Develop tailored growth plans for team members based on strengths, development needs, and career goals.
• Lead the performance review process, providing constructive feedback and development opportunities.
• Champion recruitment and hiring within the F&B team.
• Act as a role model, consistently demonstrating professional and brand-aligned behaviours.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

About the Team

The Autograph Collection is a growing collection of four and five-star independent hotels, each offering unique and memorable experiences. Each hotel is thoughtfully chosen for its quality, originality, bold character, and ability to offer today's traveler a range of unique experiences suited to their individual sense of style and adventure. All Autograph Collection hotels look to attract The Individualist, the brand's target consumer. The Individualist is someone who uses travel as an opportunity to add to their personal narrative - in essence they are hand selecting our hotels whether for personal or corporate travel because it is much more than simply a place to rest. In joining Autograph Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.