**Job Identification:** 208722
**Job Category:** Food and Beverage
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Salary** Annual salary ranging from u00a362,500 to u00a370,000.
This is not a typical Food and Drink role.
This is an opportunity to lead one of Hiltonu2019s largest and most dynamic Food & Drink operations, shaping experiences at scale, building exceptional teams, and setting the standard for what great looks like.
We are looking for a confident, visible leader who thrives in high-volume, fast-paced environments and knows how to turn ideas into execution
**The Role**
As Director of Food & Drink, you will take full ownership of a complex, multi-outlet operation spanning restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banqueting, and the Executive Lounge.
You will set the toneu2014driving a guest-first culture, delivering commercial results, and building a leadership team that consistently performs at a high level.
This is a role for someone who leads from the front, makes decisions with conviction, and takes real pride in creating standout guest experiences.
**What Youu2019ll Be Known For**
**Leading with Impact**
A highly visible leadership presenceu2014setting the pace and standards across the operation Building strong, accountable teams that deliver with confidence and consistency Creating a culture where people feel energized, supported, and clear on expectations
**Putting the Guest First**
Championing a guest-first mindset in every decision and interaction Ensuring experiences are seamless, personal, and memorable at every touchpoint Acting quickly and decisively on feedback to continuously raise the bar
**Driving Performance**
Owning the numbersu2014delivering strong revenue, profit, and cost control Thinking commercially and identify opportunities to grow and evolve the offer Using insight, not instinct alone, to guide decisions and action
**Delivering Operational Excellence**
Running a disciplined, high-quality operation where standards are never compromised Ensuring consistency across all outlets while keeping service fresh and engaging Maintaining best-in-class compliance, safety, and hygiene standards
**Shaping the Future**
Partnering with the Executive Chef and senior team to evolve the F&B strategy Bringing new ideas to life that keep the hotel competitive and relevant Positioning Hilton London Metropole as a leading F&B destination in the market
**What Weu2019re Looking For**
A proven F&B leader with experience in large-scale, high-volume hotel environments A confident operator who combines commercial strength with genuine passion for hospitality A leader who develops people, builds strong teams, and drives accountability Someone who is as comfortable in the detail as they are setting strategy A natural collaborator who can influence across the wider hotel leadership team
**Why This Role Matters**
The scale and complexity of Hilton London Metropole means Food & Beverage plays a defining role in the overall guest experience and commercial success of the hotel.
You will not just run the operationu2014you will shape its future.
**The Practicalities**
Flexibility is essential, including evenings, weekends, and key trading periods A strong, consistent presence across the operation is a must
**What It Takes to Make the Stay**
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of **Hospitality** . Acting with **Integrity** and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through **Leadership** . A belief that **Teamwork** drives the best outcomes. A sense of **Ownership** and accountability. And a focus on the **Now** , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
**Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture**
At Hilton, we donu2019t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guestsu2014we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, weu2019ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the Worldu2019s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, weu2019re setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether youu2019re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the careeru2014and help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/blog) to see why weu2019re more than a great place to stayu2014weu2019re a great place to work….