Head of Mixology

The Peninsula London is seeking to hire a Head of Mixology who will develop and lead the cocktail concept and menus for the Food and Beverage Division, continuing positioning our bars within the London scene.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London.
• The Peninsula Hotels espouses luxury service, dedication to our guests and commitment to our employees. 
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team.

Key accountabilities

• Always ensures the delivery of exceptional guest service, providing friendly, yet discreet and unobtrusive service in greeting, seating and waiting on all guests. Exceeds guest expectations with service, in keeping with the Peninsula Service Principles, focusing on the core principles. Looks for improvement for better service standards with a general theme of anticipating the guests' needs.
• Collaborate with relevant departments when developing cocktail programs, to ensure restaurant concept is represented. 
• Act as a The Peninsula London Ambassador for media and PR programs to support the positioning.
• Define beverage revenue generation programs, that are supported by a defined S&M strategy, which will drive revenue general in all bars. 
• Conducts and analyses current trends in the market and makes recommendations on what can be applied to current F&B operation in the hotel to consistently evolve the food and beverage offering through creativity and innovation.

General requirements

• Minimum 4 years relevant experience in a Luxury Food & Beverage Outlet with similar standards and expectations.
• Exceptional knowledge of beverage and all related facets
• Excellent time and planning management, negotiation skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
• Fluent English communication proficiency. Expertise in a second language would be desirable.

We will be delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with shortlisted candidates accordingly.

Ideally situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, impeccably designed to harmonise with surrounding heritage buildings is just moments away from the city’s most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino; its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, including Brooklands helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Director Claude Bosi; the idyllic Peninsula Spa, and a luxury retail arcade.