Director of Food & Beverage (Maternity Cover)

F&B Admin

The Langham, London; Europe’s first Grand Hotel and Forbes 5* rated property, is currently recruiting for Director of Food & Beverage (maternity cover) to join and lead our talented Food and Beverage team. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome and value applications from all communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a one year maternity contract, with a start date of mid-late April 2025. 

In the role of Director of Food and Beverage (maternity cover), your key focus will be to:

• plan, organise, direct and control the day-to-day activities of the Food & Beverage outlets to achieve quality and profitability targets
• partner with Chef Roux Ltd on the strategic direction of the F&B outlets and the delivery of services therein
• review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of F&B products and service offerings though Guest Satisfaction Index (GSI) ratings and/or external ratings agencies (e.g. TripAdvisor)
• work with Sales & Marketing and Roux partners to identify and exploit F&B marketing and promotion opportunities
• maintain an awareness of F&B market trends/competitor activity and recommends changes to menu and service methodologies to keep up with, or ahead of, market
• undertake project work in relation to the F&B division at the direction of the Managing Director & Hotel Manager.

ABOUT YOU

• extensive F&B experience in luxury 5* hotels
• strong F&B strategic capabilities
• great knowledge of food & beverage trends in the industry
• exceptional drive, is goal oriented and pursue excellence
• a creative mind and at the same time ability to inspire
• proven record of managing and motivating a large and diverse team
• the ability to adapt swiftly and seamlessly to situations that arise

YOUR BENEFITS

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive salary
• 28 days of holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with the opportunity to increase to up to 33 days off based on Length of Service
Complimentary accommodation at all the Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, Eaton Workshop and affliated hotels
• Discounted accommodation at The Langham, London for you and your family
• Discounts for you, your friends and family in our Food and Beverage outlets and on Spa treatments
Seasonal Travelcard loan
Executive Incentive Plan participation
• Private Healthcare cover with Bupa
Company pension plan
• Life insurance
• Discounts in various high street and online shops

Mental Wellbeing

• Colleague recognition system - being recognised and rewarded for positive guest comments or when you showcase one of our company values
• Learning and Development opportunities, including paid and unpaid cross-departmental training, empowering you to progress in your career
• 2 staff parties per year and several colleague social and community events
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action (24/7)
• Access to Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site
• Most Valued Colleague of the Month and Year Awards
• Long Service Awards

Physical Wellbeing

• Free meals on duty in our Staff Restaurant
• Uniform supplied and laundered or if non-uniform colleague, a complimentary valet service of work attire provided
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Eye test vouchers
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Subsidised regular Back Massage, Reflexology & Chiropody Sessions

OUR CULTURE

Our company is dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where "Our People, Our Pride" serves as a guiding principle, fostering innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The Langham, London is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any protective characteristic.

DISABILITY INCLUSION

We are committed to disability inclusion and ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments, such as accessible interview locations, adapted tests, or specific accommodations, please inform us at the outset. Our goal is to provide an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

SUSTAINABILTY PLEDGE

We are extremely proud to be recognised as an environmentally conscious hotel, constantly striving to improve our eco policies and initiatives to help preserve our world for future generations. We attained Platinum Earthcheck certification for the 4th consecutive year in December 2023, making us the first UK hotel to achieve Platinum status in 2020 and one of only two hotels in Europe and the UK currently holding this prestigious certification.

The Langham London, London’s Original Grand Hotel and flagship of the international Langham Hospitality Group comprises 380 luxury bedrooms and suites and Palm Court restaurant, the Artesian Bar and Wigmore Tavern, extensive Meeting & Events facilities, Europe’s first Chuan Body + Soul Spa and Sauce by The Langham, our cookery school. The team at the hotel prides itself on building great memories for our guests and we’ve been doing so since 1865.

Would you like to be a in such an iconic hotel? Then go ahead, apply!