Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Job description

Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

About Park Hyatt London River Thames

Nestled along the iconic River Thames, Park Hyatt London River Thames marks the brand's first foray into the United Kingdom, its silhouette unmistakable against the London skyline. The art-infused hotel features a stunning Charlie Whinney sculpture in the lobby that sets the tone for the exclusive art pieces around the hotel. The 203 guestrooms are a haven of comfort, blending residential charm with luxury. Guests can savour the culinary delights of our four distinctive restaurants and bars, or escape at the dedicated wellness floor, complete with an enriching indoor pool and a full-service spa. The hotel boasts an impressive ballroom and seven versatile meeting spaces for events. With easy access to London's landmarks, Park Hyatt London River Thames offers a perfect launchpad for guests who love curated experiences.

The Opportunity

As Assistant Director of Food and Beverage, you will support the leadership and delivery of our diverse food and beverage offering, spanning restaurants, bar, lounge, immersive dining spaces, in room dining and event venues. Working closely with the Director of Food and Beverage, you will help bring the Park Hyatt London River Thames experience to life through refined service, thoughtful execution and a consistently personalised guest journey.

This is an exciting opportunity for a luxury food and beverage leader who is passionate about developing teams, enhancing operations and creating memorable dining experiences within a distinctive London hotel.

What you will do as Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

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Support the Director of Food and Beverage in the daily leadership of all outlets, in room dining and event spaces.

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Help deliver refined, personalised guest experiences across every food and beverage touchpoint.

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Lead, coach and motivate colleagues, building a culture of care, accountability and excellence.

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Work closely with culinary, beverage and outlet leaders to ensure seamless communication and service delivery.

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Support menu, service and concept enhancements across the hotel's food and beverage offering.

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Contribute to the continued development of The Magic Table and the hotel's private dining experience.

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Monitor guest feedback and operational performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.

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Support financial performance through cost control, productivity management and revenue focused initiatives.

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Champion training, sustainability, wellbeing and responsible sourcing across the operation.

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Create an inclusive environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered.

About you

You bring strong experience in luxury hotel food and beverage operations, ideally gained within a high end, international or cosmopolitan hospitality environment. You have a proven ability to support and lead teams, deliver exceptional service standards and contribute to the smooth running of multiple outlets or complex operations. Experience working to Forbes standards would be highly advantageous.

You combine a hands on leadership style with a refined understanding of luxury guest expectations. Organised, collaborative and commercially aware, you are confident supporting both strategic priorities and day to day operational excellence. You are passionate about creating distinctive dining experiences, developing colleagues and playing an influential role in the continued success of a luxury hotel food and beverage operation.

Benefits you will enjoy as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

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12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

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Discounted hotel stays for family and friends from day one

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Complimentary laundered business attire

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50% discount on F&B at selected Hyatt Hotels

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Free meals while on duty

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Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme

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Ongoing learning and development with global career progression opportunities

At Hyatt, our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. Guided by our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing, we create an environment where colleagues feel supported and empowered to grow.

With more than 1,450 hotels and all-inclusive resorts across over 80 countries, Hyatt offers opportunities to build your career within a global hospitality company featured in Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For.

At Hyatt, we open doors and turn jobs into careers. Here, individuality is celebrated, people are supported to thrive, and everyone is empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Next Steps: Apply today for this Assistant Director of Food & Beverage role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!