Director of Food & Beverage

We are seeking an experienced Director of Food & Beverage for The Hoxton, Madrid. 

The Hoxton is coming to Madrid, a vibrant city of historic streets, buzzing plazas, creative energy, and a lively food scene. Located centrally on Plaza de Santa Ana, the hotel will feature 192 guest-rooms across five classic Hox categories, an open-plan lobby with all-day coffee, rooftop bar Cayo Coco for sundown cocktails, authentic Italian restaurant Bambini Club, and The Apartment - The Hoxton’s signature meeting and event space. 

More about us… 

The Hoxton is a series of open-house hotels, each in a neighbourhood that we love. Ever since we opened our first hotel in Shoreditch, we’ve never just been about offering a bed for the night. We want to be more than that: proving style doesn’t need to be sacrificed for good value and providing a place where guests can hang out alongside the locals and submerse themselves in the neighbourhood with vibrant, welcoming public spaces 

What’s in it for you… 

• The opportunity to work with an exciting new hospitality concept in Madrid and have a real impact on its success. 
• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand. 
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding. 
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and building a portfolio of brands. 
• Great discounts across the entire Ennismore family (which you get to keep even if you decide to leave us!). 
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development. 

What you’ll do… 

• Lead a dynamic pre-opening team, overseeing multiple food and beverage outlets, including a diverse events space. 
• Drive revenue through strategic management of commercial initiatives with the leadership team. Your creativity will inspire the team to deliver beyond set expectations. 
• Have a firm grip on the P&L and take ownership over the costs of the business, always striving to find efficient solutions whilst keeping the quality high and the experience top notch. 
• Work closely with the Head Chef on menu development and to ensure food quality and consistency is always where it should be. 
• Both guest and team experience will be at the heart of all you do. You will lead from the front and your presence in the business will be felt by the team and guests alike. 

What we’re looking for… 

• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here. 
• Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night. 
• You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience. 
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done. 
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once. 
• If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs. 
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way. 
• A track record of leading large teams in restaurants, kitchens and bars; you’re a natural at inspiring trust and bringing others along on a journey. 
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar food and beverage management/director role, either across multiple sites or a single £4m+ revenue per year business.  
• Multi departmental budgeting and forecasting experience; a clear understanding of the financial expectations of a successful restaurant and bar business. 
• An ability to manage the budget on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. You’ll be expected to report results with a granular understanding of the ongoing trends of the business. 
• Exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, juggling many things at once, but always dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s.