Director of Food and Beverage

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London seeks a Director of Food and Beverage to join its pre-opening team. The successful candidate will lead F&B operations, manage high-end dining experiences, and ensure exceptional guest service in a prestigious new location. A passion for luxury hospitality and experience in Michelin-starred environments is essential.

Benefits

Uniform provided and laundered

Free, healthy meals on duty

Career growth opportunities

Personal development programs

Corporate responsibility initiatives

Team Member Travel Program with hotel discounts

High street discounts

28 to 33 days holiday entitlement

Discounted health and dental cover

Modern, inclusive team areas

Qualifications

• Experience managing Michelin-starred or top 5-star hotels.
• Strong understanding of global bar operations.
• Comfort with social media.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all F&B operations to ensure excellent service.
• Develop business plans and manage budgets.
• Ensure high service standards and manage guest feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Excellent Communication

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Tools

F&B systems

MS Office

Job description

Job Description - Director of Food and Beverage (HOT0BMG8)

Job Number:

HOT0BMG8

Work Locations

Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch London The Mall, London SW1A 2WH

The Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch is looking for a Director of Food and Beverage to join the pre-opening team of this new luxury hotel opening in early 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Food and Beverage leader to support the launch of one of London's most anticipated hotels.

The hotel will be housed in the iconic Admiralty Arch, a Grade I listed building located at the end of The Mall, opposite Buckingham Palace.

The project is a collaboration between Hilton and Reuben Brothers, who acquired the property in 2022. It will feature 112 rooms and suites, including a VIP suite with views of Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square, and amenities like a rooftop terrace and a ground-floor terrace overlooking St James's Park.

The hotel will offer world-class dining options with restaurants and bars led by renowned chefs Clare Smyth MBE and Daniel Boulud, both holding multiple Michelin stars.

Additional features include a Spa, a 320-capacity ballroom, residential apartments, and a private members' club, blending historical preservation with luxury hospitality.

As the Director of Food & Beverage, you will oversee all F&B operations to ensure excellent service for our guests.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for luxury hospitality, with proven success managing Michelin-starred restaurants and 5-star hotel F&B operations, preferably within London.

You will lead the Food and Beverage and Meetings & Events teams, ensuring world-class service and memorable guest experiences.

Benefits include:

• Uniform provided and laundered
• Free, healthy meals on duty
• Career growth opportunities
• Personal development programs
• Corporate responsibility initiatives
• Team Member Travel Program with hotel discounts
• High street discounts via Perks at Work
• Holiday entitlement starting at 28 days, increasing to 33
• Discounted health and dental cover
• Modern, inclusive team areas

Job Overview

The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for the operational success and financial performance of all F&B outlets, playing a key role in the hotel leadership team.

Are you passionate about leading market-leading restaurants and bars? Do you inspire your team to deliver exceptional customer experiences? Do you value the importance of breakfast? Are you supportive and inclusive as a leader? If so, this role is perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities

As Director of Food and Beverage, your responsibilities will include:

• Commercial Performance: Developing business plans, managing budgets, partnering on marketing strategies, maintaining stakeholder relations, and analyzing performance metrics to improve results.
• Guest Experience: Ensuring high service standards, managing guest feedback, online reputation, and leading, developing, and inspiring the F&B team.
• Operational Excellence: Ensuring compliance with regulations, managing supplier relationships, and staying ahead of F&B trends to foster innovation.

Candidate Profile

We seek an inspirational leader with a passion for luxury hospitality, proven experience in managing Michelin-starred environments or top 5-star hotels, and a relevant degree or diploma. Experience managing high-end restaurants and bars, with a strong understanding of global bar operations, is essential.

Successful candidates will demonstrate leadership, creativity, strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and a guest-centric approach. Comfort with social media, F&B systems, and MS Office is also required.