Beverage & Food Experience Leader

W Hotels; Roma; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Marriott discounts

Staff meals

Wellbeing initiatives

Uniform provided

Job summary

W Hotels in Rome is seeking a Beverage & Food Manager to lead the day-to-day B&F operation, uniting people, performance and guest experience. You will inspire the team, be present during peak times and drive service standards across all experiences.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership in upscale hospitality and fluency in Italian and English, with a passion for hospitality and a knack for delivering memorable guest moments.

Qualifications

• Solid leadership experience within Food & Beverage, ideally in an upscale, luxury or lifestyle hospitality environment.
• Natural leader who can motivate different personalities and build strong teams.
• Strong operational knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Understand costs, productivity, revenue and the numbers behind a B&F operation.
• Comfortable engaging with guests on the floor and reviewing performance with leadership.
• Proactive, hands-on and solutions-oriented.
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food & beverage and lifestyle trends.
• Speak Italian and English confidently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the B&F team, creating a culture of energy, accountability and genuine hospitality.
• Be present in the operation, especially when energy is high and hotel is at its busiest.
• Drive elevated service standards across our B&F experiences.
• Coach, develop and empower the team to grow and perform at their best.
• Keep a close eye on guest feedback and turn insights into action.
• Work closely with Culinary, Sales, Marketing and the wider hotel leadership team.
• Support revenue growth while maintaining costs, productivity and financial performance.
• Bring fresh ideas to make B&F experiences more relevant, exciting and memorable.
• Ensure operational excellence, including hygiene, food safety, beverage regulations and brand standards.

Job description

W Hotels in Rome is seeking a Beverage & Food Manager to lead the day-to-day B&F operation, uniting people, performance and guest experience. You will inspire the team, be present during peak times and drive service standards across all experiences.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership in upscale hospitality and fluency in Italian and English, with a passion for hospitality and a knack for delivering memorable guest moments.