About Four Seasons:
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.
About the location:
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.
Assistant Director of Food and Beverage
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
At Four Seasons, Food and Beverage is more than service. It is about creating memorable experiences, building exceptional teams, and delivering excellence across every guest touchpoint.
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is seeking an experienced and inspiring Assistant Director of Food and Beverage to join our leadership team. This is a significant opportunity for a proven hospitality leader to help shape the strategy, culture, and performance of one of London's most iconic luxury hotels.
The role
Reporting to the Director of Food and Beverage, you 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.
As a highly visible leader, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence, developing high performing teams, maximising commercial performance, and ensuring every guest experience reflects Four Seasons standards.
This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who combines strong commercial acumen with a genuine passion for people, culture, and luxury service.
What you will do
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Support the Director of Food and Beverage in the overall leadership and strategic direction of the division
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Lead, coach, and develop departmental leaders across restaurants, bars, lounges, in room dining, banqueting, and stewarding
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Drive exceptional guest experiences through operational excellence and service innovation
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Monitor and improve financial performance through effective labour management, forecasting, budgeting, and cost control
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Build strong partnerships with the culinary team to ensure seamless execution across all meal periods and events
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Lead performance conversations, succession planning, and talent development across the division
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Support the planning and delivery of special events, promotions, and hotel initiatives
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Champion health, safety, and compliance standards throughout the operation
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Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth and innovation
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Deputise for the Director of Food and Beverage when required, ensuring the smooth operation of the division
What we are looking for
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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
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Experience leading multiple outlets within a luxury hotel environment
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Strong commercial awareness with experience managing revenue, labour, payroll, and profitability
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A passion for developing people and building high performing teams
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
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Strong operational knowledge across restaurants, bars, banqueting, and in room dining
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Ability to balance strategic priorities with day to day operational leadership
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A hands on leadership style aligned to Four Seasons values and the Golden Rule
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Professional fluency in both French and English is essential to support our operations
Right to Work in the UK
What to expect
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Full time leadership position
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Significant exposure across all Food and Beverage disciplines
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Opportunity to influence strategy, culture, guest experience, and commercial performance
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Direct collaboration with senior hotel leadership
What we offer
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, we support passionate people who want to grow, lead, and build long term careers within a world class luxury brand.
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Competitive remuneration package inclusive of base salary and bonus scheme
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Excellent training and clearly defined career development pathways
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Strong internal progression opportunities across London and the global Four Seasons portfolio
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Holiday entitlement increasing with service up to 33 days
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Company Sick Pay, increasing with service
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Life insurance while on duty
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Up to 20 complimentary nights at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide, increasing with service, as well as heavily discounted rates at all properties
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50% discount across UK Four Seasons food and beverage outlets from day one for up to four guests
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Complimentary meals while on duty in Zest, our staff cafeteria, with refreshments available throughout the day
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Access to Wellhub for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep support
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Bupa Dental Cover or Bupa Cash Plan
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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Uniform with complimentary professional dry cleaning from day one
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Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme available
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Access to Stream for greater pay flexibility and discounts
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Employee recognition programmes including monthly awards and events
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Annual themed team events plus regular social, charitable, and sporting activities
Lead one of London's premier Food and Beverage operations
This is a rare opportunity to join a flagship Four Seasons property and help shape the future of an ambitious and evolving Food and Beverage division.
If you are a passionate hospitality leader who thrives on developing people, driving performance, and creating exceptional guest experiences, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We look forward to receiving your application.
