Food and Beverage Manager

La Residencia Puerto Hotel & Spa****; Tarifa; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

La Residencia Puerto Hotel & Spa**** in Tarifa, Spain seeks a Food and Beverage Manager to oversee all F&B outlets, including El Patio restaurant, the bar, and events. You will manage staff, menus, promotions, and guest satisfaction while ensuring cost control and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires experience in hotel F&B, a customer-focused approach, and leadership skills to train diverse teams in a boutique, high-quality setting.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing restaurant and bar operations.
• Strong guest service and complaint resolution.
• Experience training diverse teams in hotel/restaurant settings.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and revenue optimization.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Education in hospitality management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of all food and beverage outlets including the restaurant, bar, events, and room service.
• Manage service standards, supervise and schedule staff, and coordinate menus/promotions with culinary team.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and handle guest feedback.
• Monitor inventory levels and control costs; support budgeting and revenue targets.
• Train and develop team members; maintain health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to deliver seamless guest experiences.

Skills

F&B management

Customer service

Team leadership

Budgeting

Hospitality ops

English proficiency

Education

Hospitality cert

Job description

La Residencia Puerto Hotel & Spa**** is a 4-star boutique hotel located in the southernmost part of continental Spain, offering direct views over Africa where the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet. The hotel features 55 rooms, an open-air heated pool, a full-service spa, and a distinctive restaurant, “El Patio,” showcasing cuisine inspired by the products of Andalusia. Guests experience a blend of coastal charm, wellness facilities, and high-quality gastronomy in an intimate setting. Team members join a close-knit environment focused on personalized service and authentic local experiences.

The Food and Beverage Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Tarifa at La Residencia Puerto Hotel & Spa****. This role oversees daily operations of all food and beverage outlets, including the restaurant “El Patio,” bar, and any special events or room service offerings. Responsibilities include managing service standards, supervising and scheduling staff, coordinating menus and promotions with the culinary team, and ensuring consistent guest satisfaction. The Food and Beverage Manager monitors inventory levels, controls costs, and supports budgeting and revenue targets. The role also involves training and developing team members, maintaining health and safety standards, handling guest feedback, and collaborating with other departments to deliver a seamless guest experience.

Qualifications

• Strong food service and food & beverage management skills, with experience overseeing restaurant and bar operations.
• Demonstrated customer service abilities, with a focus on guest satisfaction, complaint resolution, and personalized hospitality.
• Experience in training, coaching, and leading diverse teams in a fast-paced hotel or restaurant environment.
• Budgeting and basic financial management skills, including cost control, forecasting, and revenue optimization.
• Previous experience in hotel food and beverage or upscale dining settings is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and best practices in hospitality operations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills in English; additional languages such as Spanish are an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by hotel operations.
• Relevant education or certification in hospitality management, food and beverage, or a related field is beneficial.