Food & Beverage Manager

Accorhotel; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Conservation efforts

Exclusive rewards

Local heritage promotion

Global development opportunities

Social initiatives impact

Collaborative team

Job summary

Accorhotel seeks a Food & Beverage Manager to lead daily F&B operations across luxury venues, driving revenue while controlling costs and maintaining top service standards. You will coach the team, manage budgets, and collaborate with culinary and service teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and a passion for excellence in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in Food & Beverage management in luxury hotels or upscale hospitality.
• Minimum 2 years GCC experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a 5-star hotel property.
• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Experience with Asian, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisines preferred.
• WSET Level 1–3 certification is a plus.
• Fluency in English; additional languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all F&B operations to ensure guest experiences and service excellence.
• Drive F&B sales and revenue through promotions and guest engagement initiatives.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Implement cost controls for food, beverage, labor, and operating expenses.
• Analyze P&L statements and implement actions to reach financial targets.
• Maintain SOPs and Standards of Service; ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Develop F&B team through coaching and performance management.
• Collaborate with culinary and service teams to enhance offerings.
• Utilize POS systems and management reports to drive efficiency and informed decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Guest satisfaction

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Guest-focused

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

POS systems

Hospitality software

Job description

The Food amp Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of all Food amp Beverage venues and dining experiences ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction operational efficiency and profitability This role focuses on driving revenue managing costs maintaining high service standards and leading teams to deliver outstanding hospitality experiences The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills financial acumen and a passion for excellence in food and beverage operations

What is in it for you

• Engage in conservation efforts and help preserve wildlife
• Enjoy sustainable adventures with exclusive rewards
• Celebrate locality and heritage in a vibrant community
• Advance your career with global development opportunities
• Drive change through impactful social initiatives
• Collaborate with a passionate innovative team

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all Food amp Beverage operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences and service excellence
• Drive F amp B sales and revenue through innovative promotions upselling strategies and guest engagement initiatives
• Develop manage and monitor departmental budgets forecasts and financial performance
• Ensure effective cost control measures are in place including food cost beverage cost labor cost and overall operational expenses
• Manage and analyze Profit amp Loss P amp L statements and implement action plans to achieve financial targets
• Implement maintain and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures SOPs and Standards of Service SOS
• Ensure compliance with company policies brand standards health and safety regulations and local legislation
• Lead motivate coach and develop the F amp B team to achieve operational excellence and high levels of employee engagement
• Build strong relationships with guests suppliers and internal stakeholders to enhance service delivery and business performance
• Monitor guest feedback and implement corrective actions to continuously improve guest satisfaction
• Collaborate with culinary and service teams to develop and enhance food and beverage offerings
• Utilize F amp B management systems POS systems and operational reports to drive efficiency and informed decision-making

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a Food & Beverage management role, preferably within luxury hotels, resorts, or upscale hospitality environments.
• Minimum 2 years of GCC experience is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a 5-star hotel property is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an independent upscale dining restaurant is considered an added advantage.
• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with Asian, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisines is highly preferred.
• WSET Level 1, 2, or 3 certification is considered an added value.
• Strong knowledge of luxury hospitality service standards and Food & Beverage operations.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of increasing F&B sales and profitability.
• Proficiency in F&B management systems, POS systems, and other relevant hospitality software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly presentable, professional, and guest-focused.
• Outgoing and energetic personality with strong relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Fluency in English; additional languages will be an advantage.