Director of Food and Beverage

Hilton; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch is seeking a Director of Food and Beverage for its new luxury hotel opening in early 2026. This role involves overseeing F&B operations, ensuring exceptional service, and leading teams to create memorable guest experiences in one of London's most anticipated hotels.

Qualifications

• Proven success managing Michelin-starred restaurants.
• Experience in 5-star hotel F&B operations.
• Passion for delivering world-class service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all F&B operations, ensuring elegant service.
• Lead F&B, Meetings, and Events teams.
• Deliver memorable guest experiences.

Skills

Luxury hospitality

Guest satisfaction

Team leadership

Job description

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

This is a unique 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 historic 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, 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, each holding seven Michelin stars combined.

Facilities will include a spa, a 320-cover ballroom, residential apartments, and a private members' club, blending historical preservation with luxury amenities.

As a Director of Food & Beverage, you will oversee all F&B operations, ensuring elegant service and guest satisfaction.

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 in London.

You will lead the F&B, Meetings, and Events teams, delivering world-class service and memorable guest experiences.