Director of Food & Beverage

Job description

Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Food & Beverage outlets, including dining venues, bars, banquets, and in-room dining. Ensures the highest standards of luxury service, culinary excellence, and guest personalization in alignment with Peninsula brand standards. Drives revenue growth, profitability, and market positioning within one of the most competitive luxury hospitality markets globally. Key Accountabilities: - Assume full ownership of the Food & Beverage division’s financial performance, including P&L accountability, aggressive revenue targets, GOP margins, and cost optimization in line with luxury benchmarks. - Develop and execute sophisticated annual business plans, including dynamic pricing strategies, demand forecasting, and data-driven revenue management specific to the New York luxury market. - Lead, mentor, and hold accountable a high-performing leadership team across all outlets; set measurable KPIs tied to Peninsula brand standards and guest satisfaction indices. - Elevate all dining concepts to industry-leading status through innovation, strategic partnerships, and continuous reinvention aligned with global luxury trends. - Drive a cultur...