Food and Beverage Manager

La Residencia Puerto Hotel & Spa*; Tarifa; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

La Residencia Puerto Hotel & Spa in Tarifa, Spain, seeks a Food and Beverage Manager to lead on-site operations for the restaurant El Patio, bar, and events. You will supervise staff, coordinate menus with the culinary team, and drive guest satisfaction while maintaining costs and health and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, a focus on personalized hospitality, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a boutique hotel environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of all food and beverage outlets, including restaurant, bar, events and room service.
• Manage service standards, supervise and schedule staff, and coordinate menus with the culinary team.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and handle guest feedback while maintaining health and safety standards.
• Monitor inventory levels, control costs, and support budgeting and revenue targets.
• Train and develop team members, foster a customer‑centric culture in a boutique hotel setting.

Skills

Food service management

Guest-focused service

Staff leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Menu coordination

Health and safety

Education

Hospitality management degree

F&B certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

About the project

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.

Role description

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.