Director of Food & Beverage

At InterContinental London Park Lane, we are currently looking to for a Director of Food & Beverage to join the team in the heart of Mayfair.

Welcome to InterContinental London Park Lane

Located at one of the capital's most prestigious addresses, where the late Queen Elizabeth II once resided.

Our hotel redefines traditional luxury, offering a blend of modernity and flexible sophistication in the heart of Mayfair.

Inspired by its scenic views overlooking two Royal Parks, our establishment boasts elegant natural interiors and award-winning seasonal cuisine.

As our Director of Food and Beverage you will be responsible for directing and organising the activities of the Food and Beverage Departments to ensure a consistently high-quality food product and luxury service levels. 

You will be responsible for concept design, budget management, and profitability creating an environment for team members’ development and driving a positive work environment.

Our Director of Food & Beverage is also responsible for:


* Leadership & Oversight: Lead all F&B departments (outlets, C&E, stores), ensuring alignment with service standards, operational efficiency, and guest experience goals.


* Strategy & Financial Performance: Develop and execute the F&B strategy to drive revenue growth, profitability, budgeting accuracy, cost control, payroll optimization, and productivity improvements.


* Operational Excellence & Compliance: Oversee seamless daily operations across all F&B areas, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and full compliance with statutory and safety regulations.


* People, Culture & Collaboration: Drive team performance through coaching, reviews, and training while fostering strong cross-department collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team.


* Sales, Events & Innovation: Oversee Conference & Events delivery, support sales and marketing activations, leverage systems for efficiency, and introduce innovative concepts to maintain a competitive, market-leading F&B offering.

To succeed as our Director of Food and Beverage, you will need:


* Experience from 5

* hotel F&B Operations: Proven experience managing large Catering & Events (C&E) business operations, with multiple F&B outlets and management responsibilities.


* Commercial Acumen: Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to develop and implement commercial strategies that drive revenue growth, guest satisfaction, and profitability.


* F&B Systems Expertise: Proficiency in F&B management systems such as Micros Simphony (or relevant POS), table reservation systems, catering controls, and payroll management systems.


* Food Safety & Licenses: Possession of an Alcohol Personal Licence and completion of relevant industry courses.

Food Safety Level 4 certification is preferred.


* Sales & Marketing Strategy: Experience developing and executing F&B sales and marketing plans, leveraging social channels, websites, booking engines, and on-pr...