Head of Food & Beverage — Boutique Hotel

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

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.