Director of Food and Beverage

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant 5-star hotel in the heart of London as the Director of Food and Beverage. This exciting role involves overseeing all Food and Beverage operations, ensuring exceptional service and profitability while adhering to brand standards. You'll lead a dynamic team, develop strategic plans, and contribute to a culture that values diversity and inclusion. With a commitment to continuous learning and career growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape memorable experiences for guests. If you are passionate about hospitality and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Leadership package including bonus and private healthcare

12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

Discounted hotel stays for family and friends

33 days holidays per year

Complimentary business attire laundering

Headspace membership

50% discount on food and beverages

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the five-star market is essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of all Food and Beverage outlets, ensuring brand standards.
• Maximize revenue and manage costs in collaboration with Heads of Departments.
• Prepare the Annual Business Plan for Food and Beverage strategically.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Education

Relevant background in hospitality management

Job description

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Joining Andaz London Liverpool Street is choosing a 5-star lifestyle hotel located in the heart of vibrant East London. At Andaz, which translates from Hindi as "personal style", we empower each colleague to be their authentic self and create memorable, personable experiences for our guests.

Some of the benefits you will enjoy as the Director of Food and Beverage at Andaz London Liverpool Street, part of Hyatt Hotels

• Leadership package including bonus and private healthcare
• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• 33 days holidays per year including bank holidays
• Business attire laundered complimentary
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

What you will do as Director of Food & Beverage

• Your role will involve overseeing the smooth and efficient operation of all Food and Beverage outlets, ensuring that each department adheres to the standards established for both the brand as a whole and Andaz in particular.
• Representing the Food and Beverage function on the hotel's Executive Committee
• Ensuring that all the Food and Beverage outlets operate successfully and are individually profitable in accordance with the standard of the hotel
• Ensuring brand standards have been implemented and colleagues deliver the brand promise, consistently providing exceptional levels of service to our guests
• Maximising the revenue of each division and efficiently managing costs in collaboration with the Head of Departments
• To prepare the Annual Business Plan for Food and Beverage through a structured and strategic approach, involving and guiding the Heads of Departments and other stakeholders
• Strategically analysing business performance to facilitate accurate and meaningful forecasting
• Regularly evaluating local, national and international market trends, vendors and other hotel operations to make sure that the hotel’s own operations remain competitive and cutting edge
• Ensuring that Food & Beverage activities are aligned with the respective strategy
• Working closely with Leaders and Managers in a supportive and flexible manner, focusing on the overall success of the hotel and the satisfaction of hotel guests

About you

You will have a relevant background in a similar role in the five-star market. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

About Andaz London Liverpool Street

At Hyatt ‘We care for people so they can be their best’. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognised as a UK Great Place to Work Company!

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

Next steps: Apply today for the Director of Food and Beverage role and start your journey with Andaz London Liverpool Street!