Food & Beverage Director

About the role

The Hoxton Florence, an open-house hotel in the Italian city of Florence, is looking for a Food & Beverage Director. The hotel features 161 bedrooms, a ground-floor restaurant and bar, a lobby, a rooftop and courtyard, and a basement meeting and events space. The director leads a team across several outlets and drives revenue through commercial management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team overseeing multiple food and beverage outlets, including a diverse events space.
• Drive revenue through strategic management of commercial initiatives with the leadership team.
• Take ownership of the P&L and control the costs of the business while keeping quality and experience high.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef on menu development and ensure food quality and consistency.
• Focus on both guest and team experience and lead from the front.

Required profile

• A track record of leading large teams in restaurants, kitchens, bars and banquets.
• 2+ years' experience in a similar food and beverage management or director role, across multiple sites or a single business with revenue of at least 4 million euros per year.
• Passion for hospitality and a positive, collaborative approach.

Required skills

• Multi-departmental budgeting and forecasting, with daily, weekly and monthly budget management.
• Ability to report results with a detailed understanding of business trends.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• Annual gross salary of 55,000 to 65,000 euros.
• Restaurant tickets and a free night at The Hoxton with a meal for two on starting.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Volunteering time with partner charities and an annual diversity and inclusion calendar.
• Team get-togethers and discounts across The Hoxton and the Ennismore family.