F&B Manager four star hotel

JobKitchen; Ukkel; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Seekers is seeking an experienced F&B Manager for a four-star Brussels hotel with 200+ rooms and a corporate-leisure mix. You will lead day-to-day F&B operations on the floor and drive service quality in collaboration with the kitchen.

This role requires a hands-on people manager with strong financial sense, capable of developing a high-performing team of about 25 staff. Evening shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Seasoned F&B professional with hotel industry experience and management background.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, cost control and staffing considerations.
• Hands-on manager presence on the floor to ensure service quality.
• Excel in coordinating restaurant and kitchen operations for seamless guest experiences.
• Excellent communication, decisiveness and proactive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Take operational lead of the hotel's F&B activities.
• Manage the F&B team (approx. 25 employees) and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Bring structure and efficiency to the department and optimise existing processes.
• Safeguard quality of service, food and overall guest experience.
• Coordinate closely with the kitchen team and oversee daily operations and administration.
• Coach, motivate and develop team members to build a strong dynamic.
• Oversee staff scheduling, orders, costs and budgets for both kitchen and restaurant.

Skills

F&B management

People management

Budgeting

Staff scheduling

Quality & guest experience

Operational leadership

Job description

F&B Manager? Quality Seekers is looking for you! This four-star hotel in Brussels recently opened its doors and stands out with its fresh, modern design. With more than 200 rooms, the hotel primarily caters to a corporate clientele, while increasingly attracting leisure guests as well.

The F&B department includes a restaurant, several meeting facilities and an extensive breakfast offering. To further strengthen and professionalise its daily operations, we are looking for an experienced F&B Manager to take the operational lead of the department.

The hotel is part of an international hotel group with properties in several European countries. The organisation combines an entrepreneurial approach with a strong focus on quality, professional service and an enjoyable guest experience.

About The Job

As F&B Manager, you are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the F&B department. You maintain a strong presence on the floor and play an active role in both the restaurant and kitchen operations.

• you take the operational lead of the hotel's various F&B activities
• you manage the F&B team (approximately 25 employees) and ensure smooth daily operations
• you bring structure and efficiency to the department and optimise existing processes
• you safeguard the quality of service, food and overall guest experience
• you work closely with the kitchen team and oversee the daily kitchen operations and administration
• you coach, motivate and develop your employees, building a strong team dynamic
• you oversee staff scheduling, orders, costs and budgets for both the kitchen and restaurant

Profile

Role

We are looking for a strong F&B professional with an in-depth understanding of the hotel industry who feels at home in a role with significant responsibility:

• you have relevant F&B experience within the hotel industry, preferably in a management position
• you have strong operational knowledge of both restaurant and kitchen operations
• you have experience in leading and developing teams
• you are a true hands-on people manager who enjoys being present on the floor
• you have an eye for quality, efficiency and an excellent guest experience
• you are highly organised and know how to bring structure to a dynamic environment
• you have a good financial understanding and experience with budgets, cost control and staff scheduling
• you are a strong communicator, decisive and proactive
• you are flexible and comfortable working regular evening shifts

Offer

You will join an international hotel environment and have the opportunity to take on an important role within a hotel with considerable potential.

• a challenging position with a high level of responsibility and autonomy
• the opportunity to further professionalise the F&B department and make your mark
• a dynamic working environment within an international hotel group

Interested?

Would you like to know more about the job, the hotel and the group? Please contact Eva Schweitzer via [e-mail] or tel: [phone]