Director of Food & Beverage

The Peninsula Hotel group is a globally renowned luxury hospitality brand celebrated for its exceptional service, exquisite dining experiences, and elegant accommodations. With properties located in some of the most prestigious cities around the world, The Peninsula is synonymous with sophisticated luxury, impeccable standards, and a deep commitment to guest satisfaction. The brand’s reputation is built on combining the finest service with culturally immersive experiences and world-class amenities, creating a unique and memorable stay for every guest.

This particular role is based in New York City, one of the most competitive and vibrant luxury hospitality markets globally. The Peninsula’s Food & Beverage division encompasses a wide array of outlets including gourmet dining venues, elegant bars, banquet facilities, and in-room dining services. The establishment prides itself on culinary excellence, continuous innovation, and personalized luxury service, catering to a discerning international clientele.

The position offers full strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Food & Beverage outlets, ensuring alignment with The Peninsula’s prestigious brand standards. Reporting directly to the hotel’s executive management, this role entails full ownership of financial performance, including P&L accountability, driving aggressive revenue goals, and optimizing costs to meet luxury benchmarks. The annual salary range for this position is $180,000 to $195,000, reflecting the critical impact and seniority within the organization.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in crafting and executing sophisticated business plans tailored to the New York luxury market, leveraging dynamic pricing, demand forecasting, and data-driven revenue management techniques. Leadership responsibilities include mentoring a high-performing leadership team, setting measurable KPIs based on brand and guest satisfaction standards, and fostering a culture of anticipatory guest service. Elevating dining concepts through innovation, strategic partnerships, and continuous reinvention in line with global luxury trends are key facets of the role.

Additionally, the role emphasizes developing rigorous training programs focused on luxury service choreography, product mastery, and emotional intelligence, ensuring every guest interaction reflects personalized and exceptional service. Collaborating closely with Culinary leadership to drive menu innovation and cost control is essential to maintaining market positioning and meeting guest demand.

Marketing, branding, and public relations strategies form a critical part of the responsibilities. The incumbent will lead initiatives to boost media visibility, influencer engagement, and secure critical acclaim, positioning the hotel’s outlets as premier destination dining experiences in New York. Strategic event programming tied to New York City’s vibrant cultural calendar and partnerships is also expected to enhance the hotel’s standing as a cultural and gastronomic hub.

Given the operational complexity within a unionized environment in New York City, the candidate must manage labor relations proactively, ensuring compliance while maintaining operational excellence. The role also demands strict adherence to city health, safety, and regulatory standards.

As a key member of the Executive Committee, this leader will contribute to broader hotel strategy, profitability, and brand positioning efforts, while serving as a visible ambassador of The Peninsula brand within the local and international luxury community. This is a senior, highly influential position that offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of luxury hospitality in one of the world's most dynamic cities.