Director of Food & Beverage

Brown's Hotel, established in 1832 and part of the Rocco Forte Hotels group, is London's first hotel and a renowned Mayfair landmark. The hotel seeks a Director of Food and Beverage to enhance its dining offerings and guest experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a successful background in food and beverage operations. Responsibilities include developing strategic plans, maximising profitability, and inspiring the team. Rocco Forte Hotels values individuality and offers career growth, with employee benefits such as discounted rates, meals, and development opportunities, fostering a culture of excellence and recognition.

Our Hotel

Brown’s Hotel, part of the Rocco Forte Hotels group, is London’s first hotel, opening in 1832 on Albemarle Street. With a rich history, it has become a prestigious landmark, welcoming distinguished guests. Located in the heart of Mayfair, it offers easy access to Bond Streets luxury boutiques, Dover Street Market, The Royal Academy of Arts, and independent galleries. Brown’s embodies Rocco Forte Hotels’ philosophy of blending local character with world-class hospitality.

Rocco Forte Hotels are a collection of iconic hotels that respects the individuality of location and its team members, encouraging them to be their natural selves while providing a local, authentic experience to our guests.

Your key responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Food and Beverage to lead and implement innovative strategies that position our hotel as a world class destination for exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for hospitality, strong leadership, and a proven track record in food and beverage operations, driving excellence in service, quality, and profitability across all outlets.

As a valued part of the Forte family, you will:

• Develop and implement strategic plans to elevate the Food and Beverage offerings and enhance the guest experience.
• Maximize revenue and profitability in line with budgeted guidelines.
• Lead the team to consistently meet and exceed key performance metrics.
• Drive the hotels reputation and market presence.
• Lead and inspire a team of managers and staff across our outlets.
• Collaborate with the Hotel Manager to meet and exceed business goals.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and competitor offerings to ensure a competitive edge in the market.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are passionate about celebrating the individuality of our hotels and guests. We are looking for team members who bring:

• Proven leadership in Food & Beverage & Management with experience in owning departmental P&L
• Emotional intelligence and team-building skills.
• High personal and professional standards
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues, guests and management team
• Thorough practical knowledge of global service standards, the department, individual roles and responsibilities
• Confidence to lead, encourage, motivate and guide the team to exceed expectations

Why join us at Rocco Forte Hotels?

Being part of Rocco Forte Hotels means engaging in a career where passion and dedication are recognised and rewarded, making it an ideal place for those seeking growth and excellence in the hospitality industry.

Working with us provides access to the following perks:

• Discounted rates across our collection of iconic hotels – £25/€30 per night
• 50% discount on Food and Beverage, 25% discount on Spa Treatments & 20% discount on Health Spa products
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Meals on duty
• Social activities and events
• Recognition programs & Annual awards
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan / Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to take your next step in your career?

Apply now to become a valued part of Rocco Forte Hotels, an inspirational place to work, known for its commitment to excellence and a sense of familiar family culture everywhere, combined with the passion, commitment and desire from team members to delight guests and serve one another.

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