Director of Food & Beverage

About the role

The Hoxton is opening a new hotel in Madrid, centrally located on Plaza de Santa Ana, with 192 rooms, an open-plan lobby, a rooftop bar, an Italian restaurant and a meeting space. The group is looking for an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to lead the pre-opening team and drive the success of the hotel's food and beverage business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic pre-opening team overseeing multiple food and beverage outlets, including a diverse events space.
• Drive revenue through strategic management of commercial initiatives with the leadership team.
• Take ownership of the P&L and the costs of the business, finding efficient solutions while keeping quality and experience high.
• Work closely with the Head Chef on menu development and ensure food quality and consistency.
• Focus on guest and team experience, leading from the front so your presence is felt by both.

Required profile

• A track record of leading large teams in restaurants, kitchens and bars.
• 2+ years' experience in a similar food and beverage management or director role, across multiple sites or a single business with £4m+ revenue per year.
• Passion for hospitality and a desire to make a positive, memorable impact on people.
• Team player who is not precious, enjoys sharing a laugh and wants to work in a supportive, hard-working team.

Required skills

• Multi-departmental budgeting and forecasting, with a clear understanding of the financial expectations of a restaurant and bar business.
• Ability to manage the budget daily, weekly and monthly and report results with a granular understanding of business trends.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• The chance to shape a new hospitality concept in Madrid and join an international, fast-growing group.
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
• Great discounts across the entire Ennismore family, which you keep even if you leave.