Vice President, Food & Beverage

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels, The Repulse Bay and many high-profile assets globally) is seeking a Vice President, Food and Beverage (F&B). This role has arisen due to an internal promotion, and will allow the new leader to oversee the growth of the Company's F&B offerings across standalone restaurants and bars, as well as highly regarded operations located in high profile locations.

• Work for a prestigious and renowned hospitality and luxury property group

• Drive the success of our F&B operations at the group level, delivering memorable experiences

• Exceptional market leading benefits such as comprehensive family medical insurance, bonus plan and pension

Key Deliverables

• Develop, implement and maintain the strategic vision of the overall food and beverage direction for the company, whilst chairing the Group F&B Steering Committee

• Analyse trends and prepare critical metrics to deliver in-market competitive advantages and unique offerings

• Define and refine culinary concepts per outlet, coordinating with marketing, training, and leadership teams

• Ensure alignment with the company vision, standards and specific outlet business plans

• Continuously improve upon and communicate the Food and Beverage standards and expectations (e.g. ingredients guidelines, hygiene and safety, service, brand)

• Ensure consistency of food and beverage offerings within the Company by conducting site visits and reports

• Identify and cultivate high potential F&B colleagues for development and opportunities within the company including supporting the maintenance of F&B training programmes and quality audits

• Support the Lifestyle F&B Steering Committee regarding the development of free standing restaurants and bars

• Develop and lead F&B strategies by initiating market studies and customer insights

• Provide F&B leadership and input pertaining to concept development, in coordination with the HSH Projects and Operational teams

General Requirements

• Degree in hospitality, culinary, business or related disciplines

• Experience opening, operating and leading F&B operations in a luxury setting

• Innate knowledge of Michelin or similar, in addition to being an influential individual with exquisite F&B discernment

• Minimum 10 years' senior leadership experience - must currently be holding a Regional or VP F&B position for a reputable hotel / hospitality group

• Fluent written and spoken English communication skills with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders

• Highly presentable and analytical (able to communicate reports and analysis to all stakeholders).

• Frequent travel will be required

We are delighted to receive your CV for further consideration. This position is open to local and international candidate willing to relocate to Hong Kong.

HSH was first established in 1866 and was one of the first companies to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. HSH owns and operates some of the world's finest hotel proper ties under The Peninsula brand, with twelve operational Peninsula hotels in exceptional city centre locations in Asia, US and Europe. The group's portfolio also comprises strategic real estate assets and tourism assets, including The Repulse Bay as well as The Peak Tram - one of Hong Kong's most popular tourist attractions.