Group Food and Beverage Director

Group Food & Beverage Director - Luxury Hospitality Business

Location: London (with extensive travel across Europe)

Salary: Negotiable (based on experience)

Contract: 12-Months FTC

My client is a dynamic and fast-growing upscale hospitality group with a portfolio of premium concepts across Europe. Renowned for their commitment to excellence, innovation, and unforgettable guest experiences, they are seeking a passionate and strategic Group Food & Beverage Manager to join their executive team.

This is a key leadership position focused on enhancing and elevating the existing Food & Beverage offering. You will drive continuous improvement and innovation across the venues to increase revenue, guest satisfaction, and overall brand prestige. Reporting directly to the COO, the Group Food & Beverage Manager will lead the F&B strategy across multiple properties, ensuring operational excellence and a seamless, premium guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop F&B concepts across multiple venues, aligning with brand vision and guest expectations.
• Lead, inspire, and support local F&B teams to deliver exceptional service and operational excellence.
• Monitor and drive performance metrics including cost control, revenue generation, and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with executive chefs, mixologists, and marketing teams on menu innovation and seasonal promotions.
• Implement and maintain consistent SOPs, compliance, and health & safety standards across all properties.
• Conduct regular site visits across Europe to ensure brand alignment and operational consistency.
• Recruit, train, and mentor key F&B personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a senior F&B leadership role within upscale or luxury hospitality brands.
• Strong strategic, operational, and financial acumen.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills with a hands-on, collaborative approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across different countries and cultures.
• Flexible and open to frequent European travel.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.