Director of Food & Beverage

Crimson Hotels

  • South West London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
About Us
Crimson Hotels is an independent hotel group dedicated to making every travel experience seamless, relaxing, and memorable. Our properties operate under two major brands, Hilton and IHG, offering trusted, world-class service. All our hotels are proudly Green Key Accredited, reflecting our commitment to sustainability.Our Values
Our values guide everything we do. We care deeply about our people and communities, empower each other to grow and succeed, embrace inclusivity creating a welcoming environment for all, innovate to continuously improve, and remain sustainable to protect our future.Why join Crimson Hotels - We believe great people deserve great perks:
  • Discounted stays around the world
  • Free meal on duty + unlimited hot drinks
  • Paid day off for your Birthday
  • Team member discounts
  • Health Benefit schemes
  • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
  • Learning and development opportunities for career progression
  • Recognition and reward schemes
What your day will look like?You will be leading the food & beverage operations with a hands-on approach, ensuring brand-standard performance, guest satisfaction, and profitability. You will drive innovation through seasonal cocktail menus, new beverage concepts, and unique food pairings in collaboration with the Assistant F&B Manager and Executive Head Chef.Additionally, you will mentor and train your team to consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences, while monitoring industry trends to keep offerings competitive. You will oversee costs, inventory, and compliance, while auditing quality and service standards.Taking a strategic approach, you will maximise profitability by following instruction of the senior leadership team, aligning marketing, promotional campaigns, to maximise efficiency and profitability.What You'll Bring?Knowledge
  • Strong understanding of food & beverage operations, including menu planning, beverage production, and service standards.
  • Knowledge of market trends, competition, cost management, and local requirements.
  • Awareness of merchandising, promotions, and business planning processes.
Experience
  • Proven track record in leadership within food & beverage or hospitality operations.
  • Experience in financial analysis, reporting, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Involvement in developing and executing business plans to drive sales and service improvements.
Skills & Abilities
  • Excellent leadership and motivational skills to maximise team productivity and satisfaction.
  • Strong analytical skills to review financial and operational reports.
  • Ability to develop strategies that enhance guest experience and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborative approach and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
  • Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Personal Attributes
  • Proactive and improvement focused.
We embrace inclusivity which means creating an environment where we celebrate our differences and everybody's contributions, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief.Ready to join us? Apply now and let's grow together.

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