Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

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

Support the Director of Food and Beverage in the overall leadership and strategic direction of the division

Lead, coach, and develop departmental leaders across restaurants, bars, lounges, in room dining, banqueting, and stewarding

Drive exceptional guest experiences through operational excellence and service innovation

Monitor and improve financial performance through effective labour management, forecasting, budgeting, and cost control

Build strong partnerships with the culinary team to ensure seamless execution across all meal periods and events

Lead performance conversations, succession planning, and talent development across the division

Support the planning and delivery of special events, promotions, and hotel initiatives

Champion health, safety, and compliance standards throughout the operation

Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth and innovation

Deputise for the Director of Food and Beverage when required, ensuring the smooth operation of the division

What we are looking for

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

Experience leading multiple outlets within a luxury hotel environment

Strong commercial awareness with experience managing revenue, labour, payroll, and profitability

A passion for developing people and building high performing teams

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong operational knowledge across restaurants, bars, banqueting, and in room dining

Ability to balance strategic priorities with day to day operational leadership

A hands on leadership style aligned to Four Seasons values and the Golden Rule

Right to Work in the UK

What to expect

Full time leadership position

Significant exposure across all Food and Beverage disciplines

Opportunity to influence strategy, culture, guest experience, and commercial performance

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.

Competitive remuneration package inclusive of base salary and bonus scheme

Excellent training and clearly defined career development pathways

Strong internal progression opportunities across London and the global Four Seasons portfolio

Holiday entitlement increasing with service up to 33 days

Company Sick Pay, increasing with service

Life insurance while on duty

Up to 20 complimentary nights at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide, increasing with service, as well as heavily discounted rates at all properties

50% discount across UK Four Seasons food and beverage outlets from day one for up to four guests

Complimentary meals while on duty in Zest, our staff cafeteria, with refreshments available throughout the day

Access to Wellhub for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep support

Bupa Dental Cover or Bupa Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Uniform with complimentary professional dry cleaning from day one

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme available

Access to Stream for greater pay flexibility and discounts

Employee recognition programmes including monthly awards and events

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.