As Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel/resort. **Duties and Responsibilities** As Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, I will work strategically with the Director of Food & Beverage to oversee the efficient operation of the Food & Beverage departments to provide exceptional product and service within brand operating standards. **The duties and responsibilities will include:** + Keep abreast of industry trends and practices and update knowledge and skills to improve the product and service offering. + Ensure constant communication between FOH & BOH in all outlets. + Maintain a positive and transparent communication across all outlets within the department. + Foster the development of all managers within food & beverage department. + Cultivate supportive relationship with other department (Housekeeping, Front desk. Sales & Marketing, etc…) + Promote innovation in all areas to enhance guest experience. + Focus on the rejuvenation of the Food and Beverage experience. + Constantly assess Menus and Wine Lists to remain relevant and in line with Eat With Six Senses and sustainability practices. + Instill a cost-focused philosophy through training and education. + Establish and deliver pre-established financial returns related to revenue generation, profitability and ROIC. + Develop, implement, and maintain local food and beverage marketing programs for the hotel; + Monitor local competitors and industry trends. + Operate the property consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel. **Qualifications** To execute the position of Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following: + Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, culinary arts, or related field plus 4 or more years related experience, including management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Diploma in Catering or Business and more than five years’ experience in a similar role, preferred. + Fluent in English; I understand that additional languages are preferred. + Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency. All candidates must hold the right to work in the UK to be considered. Sponsorship is not available for this role. The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for an Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at Six Senses London. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position. Six Senses London is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.