Director of Food and Beverage Operations

Director of Food & Beverage Operations

At PPHE hotel Group, we’re all about creating memorable experiences for our guests, and we believe that great food and beverage offerings are at the heart of that mission.

Reporting into the VP Procurement Francois Chapoulet, the Director of F&B Operations will lead in ensuring excellence across our UK and Netherlands properties, aligning our food and beverage services with brand standards while driving performance.

The role will focus on the Food & Beverage margin enhancement, through menu engineering and review of the operating models at hotel level, whilst ensuring compliance with the rollout of the corporate led Procurement initiatives.

As the Director of F&B Operations, your main tasks will be:

• Ensure compliance to group wide procurement initiatives
• Review monthly sales mix and current F&B offerings, along with the supply chain
• Review and improve the current operating model
• Review performance against forecast and budget, developing a clear understanding of deviations to the plan and to identify opportunity and risk
• Alongside the Corporate F&B Finance Business Partner and Corporate Restaurant & Bars team, complete a monthly review of F&B outlet performance
• Ensuring menu alignment and consistency in terms of the product delivery across all hotels
• Assess the effectiveness of commercial activities supporting the Food & Beverage revenues of the group.

What you’ll get from us:

• Discounted PPHE hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
• F&B discounts at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• Equipment provided to ensure you are working comfortably at home.
• 2 wellness days meaning you start with 30 days of holiday per year (pro rata) including bank holidays, increasing with years of service
• Two free meals per day
• Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream
• Recommend a friend scheme – up to £750!
• Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
• Ride to Work scheme & free cycling lessons
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Benefit Hub – Discounted prices at hundreds of stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants, and cinemas
• Free dry cleaning for work uniform
• Annual Staff parties and events
• Company pension plan & award-winning training

As the F&B Operations Director, you will:

• Have experience reviewing and improving operating models from a Corporate/Head Office perspective
• Actively take the lead and provide a positive role model for leadership
• Communicate effectively to achieve desired impact and influence in a range of situations
• Have an active contribution to the ‘finance community’

If this opportunity to create change across a fast paced and well-established business sounds like the one for you, apply now.