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About the Role

The Assistant Director of Food and Beverage will play a key role in the leadership of a diverse and dynamic Food and Beverage operation, overseeing restaurants, bars, lounges, in room dining, banqueting, and stewarding. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who combines strong commercial acumen with a genuine passion for people, culture, and luxury service.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Food and Beverage in the overall leadership and strategic direction of the division
• Lead, coach, and develop departmental leaders across restaurants, bars, lounges, in room dining, banqueting, and stewarding
• Drive exceptional guest experiences through operational excellence and service innovation
• Monitor and improve financial performance through effective labour management, forecasting, budgeting, and cost control
• Build strong partnerships with the culinary team to ensure seamless execution across all meal periods and events
• Lead performance conversations, succession planning, and talent development across the division
• Support the planning and delivery of special events, promotions, and hotel initiatives
• Champion health, safety, and compliance standards throughout the operation
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth and innovation
• Deputise for the Director of Food and Beverage when required, ensuring the smooth operation of the division

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience within luxury hospitality, ideally at Assistant Director of Food and Beverage, Director of Restaurants, Director of Operations, or senior Food and Beverage management level
• Experience leading multiple outlets within a luxury hotel environment
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing revenue, labour, payroll, and profitability
• A passion for developing people and building high performing teams
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong operational knowledge across restaurants, bars, banqueting, and in room dining
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with day to day operational leadership
• A hands on leadership style aligned to Four Seasons values and the Golden Rule
• Right to Work in the UK

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full time

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive remuneration package inclusive of base salary and bonus scheme

Benefits

• Up to 20 complimentary nights at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide, increasing with service, as well as heavily discounted rates at all properties
• 50% discount across UK Four Seasons food and beverage outlets from day one for up to four guests
• Complimentary meals while on duty in Zest, our staff cafeteria, with refreshments available throughout the day
• Access to Wellhub for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep support
• Bupa Dental Cover or Bupa Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Uniform with complimentary professional dry cleaning from day one
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme available
• Access to Stream for greater pay flexibility and discounts
• Employee recognition programmes including monthly awards and events
• Annual themed team events plus regular social, charitable, and sporting activities
• Excellent training and clearly defined career development pathways
• Strong internal progression opportunities across London and the global Four Seasons portfolio
• Holiday entitlement increasing with service up to 33 days
• Company Sick Pay, increasing with service
• Life insurance while on duty

About the Company

• Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return.
• Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart.
• We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
• At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves.
• Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime.
• It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
• Surrounded by the capital’s greenery and most coveted shopping streets, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane seamlessly balances award-winning design with the city’s high notes.
• Take in views of Hyde Park from sun-drenched rooms and our rooftop spa, enjoy a leisurely meal on our one-of-a-kind al fresco terrace, then stroll to explore London’s famous sights.
• Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.