Director of Food & Beverage

The Director of Food and Beverage at Cambridge House will be the strategic business leader of the propertys Food & Beverage department responsible for shaping curating and executing a worldclass culinary and hospitality experience that embodies the distinct identity of Cambridge House.

Speaking to a modern discerning London Cambridge House is where refined relevant classicism meets irreverent cheekiness with grace all within an exquisite residential setting. Here a lightinfused breakfast experience welcomes lingering while evenings transform into a kaleidoscope of live entertainment globally influenced cuisine and a bustling brasserie effortlessly balancing energy curation and intention.

This role will be responsible for developing and implementing departmental strategies that seamlessly align with our brands visionwhere each dining moment is designed to captivate both local tastemakers and resident guests. The Director of Food and Beverage ensures that all food & beverage operations exceed the expectations of Cambridge Houses highly discerning clientele while delivering on our mission of being the most inspiring operator of oneofakind luxury hospitality experiences.

• Oversee the deployment of Cambridge Houses strategic vision ensuring a balance of exclusivity and effortless hospitality that appeals to both the local scene and international guests.

• Leading Service Excellence to ensure the fundamentals are in place for a successful embedding of our culture to be best loved. Establishes and maintains high service standards and training initiatives

• Execute the recruitment and employee branding strategy so that Cambridge House is the employer of choice in London.  Responsible for building a rich culture of trust pride and joy that will result in high team member advocacy and engagement.

• Oversee the execution and successful implementation of the guest experience PreArrival Arrival During The Stay Departure and PostDeparture to ensure that our guests report the highest levels of menu selection and quality along with personal and customized services.

• Responsible for curating food and beverage experiences and programming unique to Cambridge House through daily rituals activities amenities product selection partner alignment and space activation. 

• Responsible for financial performance for the department.  Responsible for the management of preopening and OS&E budgets as well as the building of the operating budgets.   Responsible for developing the right labor models and controls to deliver on the budgeted margins.

• Effectively support owner relationships on behalf of Auberge to ensure the owners maintain trust and confidence in our stewardship of their asset.

• Lead pricing and preparation of menus in coordination with the culinary team develop a beverage and wine program.

• Ensure compliance with health safety sanitation and alcohol awareness standards and liquor laws.

Qualifications :

• 5 years of work experience in a similar role or Director of Food and Beverage in luxury hospitality with oversight of a large multiunit operation.

• Hotel opening experience in a senior leadership role  

• Experience building teams to successfully launch in an urban market for a global luxury brand.

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent ideally in Hotel Management Business or a combination of these.  

• Strong aptitude in financial management financial reports and analysis.

• Demonstrated track record of strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

• Ability to live and work within the United Kingdom without sponsorship

• Multi lingual extremely helpful

Additional Information :

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels resorts residences and private clubs. While each property is unique all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design exceptional cuisine innovative spas and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 oneofakind hotels and resorts Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the worlds most desirable destinations.

Our mission is to be the most inspiring collection of oneofakind luxury properties and experiences in the world.  We are bestloved because we are intimate stylish soulful and deeply personal.

 
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Auberge Resorts LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Auberge Resorts LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Auberge Resorts LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.