Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage

An exclusive sanctuary where the timeless elegance of London's storied past meets the vibrant pulse of modern British life, Cambridge House anchors an esteemed list of European Auberge Resorts properties, including Florence's Collegio alla Querce, The Woodward in Geneva, Santorini's Grace Hotel and the charming French countryside, Domaine des Etangs.

Developed by the Ruben brothers, this elegant project is nestled between the tranquil expanse of Green Park and the lively allure of Shepherd Market. Our uniquely Mayfair hotel, complemented by a private members' club, offers a harmonious blend of retreat and gathering space, all offering buzzy food and beverage and stunning design lead by Europe's leading architecture and interior design voices. This majestic Georgian mansion and Grade 1-listed Palladian-style townhouse are being thoughtfully transformed into a 102-room hotel, preserving its rich heritage while presenting London's most desirable new restaurants, bars, spa, and private members club that are perfectly attuned to the pulse and style of modern London life.

The Director of Food and Beverage at Cambridge House will be the strategic business leader of the property's Food & Beverage department, responsible for shaping, curating, and executing a world-class culinary and hospitality experience that embodies the distinct identity of Cambridge House.

This role will be responsible for developing and implementing departmental strategies that seamlessly align with our brand's vision-where each dining moment is designed to captivate both local tastemakers and resident guests. The Director of Food and Beverage ensures that all food & beverage operations exceed the expectations of Cambridge House's highly discerning clientele while delivering on our mission of being the most inspiring operator of one-of-a-kind luxury hospitality experiences.

1. Oversee the deployment of Cambridge House's strategic vision, ensuring a balance of exclusivity and effortless hospitality that appeals to both the local scene and international guests.
2. Lead Service Excellence to ensure the fundamentals are in place for a successful embedding of our culture to be best loved. Establishes and maintains high service standards and training initiatives.
3. Execute the recruitment and employee branding strategy so that Cambridge House is the employer of choice in London. Responsible for building a rich culture of trust, pride, and joy that will result in high team member advocacy and engagement.
4. Oversee the execution and successful implementation of the guest experience - Pre-Arrival, Arrival, During The Stay, Departure, and Post-Departure to ensure that our guests report the highest levels of menu selection and quality along with personal and customized services.
5. Responsible for curating food and beverage experiences and programming unique to Cambridge House through daily rituals, activities, amenities, product selection, partner alignment, and space activation.
6. Responsible for financial performance for the department. Responsible for the management of pre-opening and OS&E budgets as well as the building of the operating budgets. Responsible for developing the right labor models and controls to deliver on the budgeted margins.
7. Effectively support owner relationships on behalf of Auberge to ensure the owners maintain trust and confidence in our stewardship of their asset.
8. Lead pricing and preparation of menus in coordination with the culinary team, develop a beverage and wine program.
9. Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness standards and liquor laws.

5+ years of work experience in a similar role or Director of Food and Beverage in luxury hospitality with oversight of a large multiunit operation.

Hotel opening experience in a senior leadership role.

Experience building teams to successfully launch in an urban market for a global luxury brand.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, ideally in Hotel Management, Business or a combination of these.

Strong aptitude in financial management, financial reports, and analysis.

Demonstrated track record of strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Ability to live and work within the United Kingdom without sponsorship.

Multi-lingual extremely helpful.

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative spas and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world's most desirable destinations.

Our mission is to be the most inspiring collection of one-of-a-kind luxury properties and experiences in the world. We are best-loved because we are intimate, stylish, soulful and deeply personal.

Auberge Resorts LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Auberge Resorts LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Auberge Resorts LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.