- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
About The Emory
The Emory is a Maybourne hotel in London’s Belgravia, overlooking Hyde Park. Its suites and studios occupy a building conceived by Richard Rogers, with interiors by several designers. The hotel combines accommodation with Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s abc kitchens and access to Surrenne Belgravia. Careers cover guest services, housekeeping, culinary work and supporting hotel functions, with some operations shared with neighboring The Berkeley.
The Restaurant Director leads service delivery, marketing and commercial performance across abc restaurant, abc bar and abc courtyard at The Emory, ensuring a consistent guest experience while preserving each venue’s identity. The role develops the team, grows the business, maintains operational and financial standards, and fosters collaboration and a supportive culture across The Emory and The Berkeley. Permanent, full-time role, working 40 hours per week on a five-days-on, two-days-off schedule.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the overall service delivery, marketing and commercial performance of abc kitchens, including abc restaurant, abc bar and abc courtyard.
- Ensure all three venues deliver an exceptional, consistent guest experience while preserving their distinct identities and atmospheres.
- Provide visible leadership, uphold strong operational standards and manage finances effectively to develop the team, grow the business and maintain abc kitchens’ standards at The Emory.
- Encourage collaboration and teamwork, support colleagues to improve the guest experience, and build a supportive internal culture across The Emory and The Berkeley.
Qualifications
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and provide documented evidence of eligibility during recruitment.
Workplace
The role is situated in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Excellent salary package; family-friendly company policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay; increased holiday allowance after 3 and 5 years of service; travel season ticket loans; pension scheme; salary sacrifice; holiday trading; retail discount; subsidised monthly podiatrist and masseuse treatments; flu vaccination vouchers; eye-test vouchers and contributions towards glasses; mental health first aiders and a 24-hour colleague assistance helpline; on- and off-site occupational health service; death-in-service salary contribution; wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health; complimentary all-day dining in a colleague restaurant serving nutritious meals; Cycle to Work; Wellbeing & Social Champions; volunteering opportunities; instant colleague recognition and awards with prizes; colleague-of-the-month nominations with prizes; an additional paid day off for birthdays; internal transfer and promotion opportunities; in-house training and development focused on career progression and personal growth; long-service awards; preferential Maybourne room rates of £50 per overnight stay for the colleague or their family; a hotel guest experience stay, including an overnight stay and dining at the group’s restaurants and bars; 50% food and beverage discount across Maybourne; social events; wedding and baby gifts; retirement functions. Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.
Culture
The Emory’s recruitment materials emphasize individual guest care, collaboration and attention to detail. Its service roles support a personal approach to the guest experience.
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