Director of Food & Beverage - Pre-Opening

About the role

The Hoxton is preparing to open its first hotel in Scandinavia, The Hoxton Oslo, in the Norwegian capital. The property will include 144 bedrooms, three restaurant and bar concepts and a signature meetings and events space. The Director of Food & Beverage leads a dynamic pre-opening team overseeing several food and beverage outlets, including a diverse events space.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the pre-opening team and oversee multiple food and beverage outlets, including an events space.
• Drive revenue through strategic management of commercial initiatives with the leadership team.
• Take ownership of the P&L and the costs of the business, balancing efficiency with high quality and guest experience.
• Work closely with the Head Chef on menu development and ensure food quality and consistency.
• Lead from the front so that both guests and the team feel your presence.

Required profile

• A track record of leading large teams in restaurants, kitchens and bars.
• 2+ years' experience in a similar food and beverage management or director role, across multiple sites or a single business with £4m+ revenue per year.
• Passion for hospitality and a focus on memorable guest and team experiences.
• Team player who is not precious, ready to try almost anything once and share a laugh.

Required skills

• Multi-departmental budgeting and forecasting, with a clear understanding of the financial expectations of a restaurant and bar business.
• Ability to manage the budget daily, weekly and monthly and report results with a granular understanding of business trends.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• Food on us during your shift.
• A free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you start.
• Training to settle into the role, with ongoing development.
• Time off to volunteer with a partner charity and an annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events.
• Regular team get-togethers and excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the Ennismore family.