Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at Embarcadero

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

We believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

A sky-high urban retreat reimagined with panoramic bay view. Introducing our second Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco, rising above downtown at 345 California Center. Enjoy unparalleled views from the top 11 floors of this 48-storey landmark providing breathtaking panoramas of the city and the bay. Discover this new Four Seasons experience – steps from Union Square, the Ferry Building and Fisherman’s Wharf, home to Pier 39.

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero is looking for an Assistant Director of F&B who shares our passion for excellence and is enthusiastic about creating the ultimate boutique service experience. Our MICHELIN Two key hotel known for high touch personalization is located steps away from the Trans America Pyramid, Ferry Building, Chinatown and historic North Beach. Rising high above San Francisco at 345 California Center, our guestrooms are located on the top 11 floors of this 48-story landmark providing breathtaking panoramas of the city and the bay.

The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage plays a pivotal leadership role as the head of division and is a key member of the hotel's dynamic and diverse planning committee. This position is integral to delivering an exceptional experience in Orafo, our all-day dining restaurant, In-Room Dining, and Private Bar.

This role is accountable for overseeing all existing and upcoming F&B concepts, ensuring their success through strong operational execution, team development, and a commitment to long-term growth and profitability.

• Provide strategic leadership and support across all F&B operations including culinary.
• Ensure exceptional service and food quality standards for all guests.
• Manage and mentor Culinary, F&B managers leaders and teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Support in the development and execution of the annual budget, while maintaining effective labor and expense controls.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to implement initiatives that enhance the guest experience and align with brand standards.
• Actively participate in planning and decision-making processes as part of the Hotel’s Planning Committee leadership team.
• Uphold the brand’s vision and values in all aspects of the operation, while innovating to meet evolving guest expectations.
• Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in the Food & Beverage Division through effective management and leadership to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met, long-range strategic planning for outlet operation.
• The ability to be visible in the operation, recognize and maintain relationships with regular guests as well as cultivate relationships with new patrons through effective…