Group Food & Beverage Director - Luxury Hospitality Business
Location: London (with extensive travel across Europe)
Salary: Negotiable (based on experience)
Contract: 12-Months FTC
My client is a dynamic and fast-growing upscale hospitality group with a portfolio of premium concepts across Europe. Renowned for their commitment to excellence, innovation, and unforgettable guest experiences, they are seeking a passionate and strategic Group Food & Beverage Manager to join their executive team.
This is a key leadership position focused on enhancing and elevating the existing Food & Beverage offering. You will drive continuous improvement and innovation across the venues to increase revenue, guest satisfaction, and overall brand prestige. Reporting directly to the COO, the Group Food & Beverage Manager will lead the F&B strategy across multiple properties, ensuring operational excellence and a seamless, premium guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee and develop F&B concepts across multiple venues, aligning with brand vision and guest expectations.
* Lead, inspire, and support local F&B teams to deliver exceptional service and operational excellence.
* Monitor and drive performance metrics including cost control, revenue generation, and guest satisfaction.
* Collaborate with executive chefs, mixologists, and marketing teams on menu innovation and seasonal promotions.
* Implement and maintain consistent SOPs, compliance, and health & safety standards across all properties.
* Conduct regular site visits across Europe to ensure brand alignment and operational consistency.
* Recruit, train, and mentor key F&B personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence.
Ideal Candidate
* Proven experience in a senior F&B leadership role within upscale or luxury hospitality brands.
* Strong strategic, operational, and financial acumen.
* Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills with a hands-on, collaborative approach.
* Ability to manage multiple projects across different countries and cultures.
* Flexible and open to frequent European travel.
* Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.