F&B Manager | Villa Sant'Andrea, a Belmond Hotel

Belmond Ltd.; Taormina; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided on duty

Uniforms & dry-cleaning

Team social events

Belmond staff discounts

Job summary

Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea in Taormina is seeking an experienced F&B Manager to lead daily operations across fine dining, terrace bars, and beach service. You will drive personalized service, uphold luxury standards, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on innovative concepts.

We value proven luxury hospitality leadership, strong financial acumen, and a hands-on management style. Benefits include meals on duty, uniforms, and team events at a premier Belmond property.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an F&B Manager in luxury hotels or fine dining environments.
• Strong leadership and multilingual team development skills.
• Solid understanding of F&B financial KPIs, budgeting, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of all F&B outlets to ensure seamless execution and world-class service.
• Deliver highly personalized service reflecting Belmond’s luxury codes and Sicilian warmth.
• Manage P&L, departmental budgets, labor efficiency, and F&B cost controls to maximise profitability.
• Recruit, mentor, and train a high-performing multilingual team.
• Partner with Executive Chef on menu concepts, wine lists, and signature experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Cost control

P&L accountability

Multilingual

Guest experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Maintasks:

• OperationalLeadership:ManagethedailyoperationsofallF&B outlets (includingfinedining,terracebars, and beach service) toguaranteeseamlessexecutionand world-class service standards.

• Guest Experience:Deliverhighlypersonalized,anticipatoryservicethatreflectsbothBelmond’sluxurycodesandauthenticSicilianwarmth,maintainingexceptionallyhigh guestsatisfactionscores.

• Financial & Cost Control:Managethe P&L,departmentalbudgets,laborefficiency, and F&B cost controls tomaximizeprofitabilitywhilemaintaininguncompromisingquality.

• Team Development:Recruit,mentor, andtraina high-performingmultilingualteam,fosteringa culture ofcontinuousimprovement, engagement, and pride.

• Culinary& Concept Collaboration:Partnercloselywith the Executive Chef todevelopmenu concepts,winelists, and signatureexperiencesthathighlightlocalingredientsandtraditions.

• Standards & Compliance:Ensurestrictadherencetohygiene,safety, and HACCPregulations,aswellasBelmond’scorporateoperationalstandards.

• Experience:Provenexperienceasan F&B Managerwithinluxuryhotels, high-end resorts, or Michelin-starred/fine-diningenvironments(Belmondorluxuryhospitalitybackgroundstronglypreferred).

• Skills:Exceptionalleadership andmotivationalskills, with ahands-onmanagement style and asharpeyefordetail.

• Financial Acumen:Strongcommandof F&BfinancialKPIs, cost control,inventorymanagement, and P&L accountability.

• Languages:Fluent in English andItalian; knowledge ofadditionallanguagesisconsideredasignificantplus.

• Passion forHospitality:A genuineambassadorofluxuryhospitalitywith a deepappreciationfor culture,gastronomy, and theBelmondbrand ethos.

• Training anddevelopmentopportunities.

• Bonus based on annual performance

• Mealsprovidedwhenon-duty

• Alluniformsand dry-cleaningduringthe opening of the hotel

• Team social events

• Discovering Belmondprogramme, which offers team members complimentary accommodation at Belmond hotels, discounted rates for our trains, cruises and safaris, and discounted food and beverages.

Annual Salary Range: 50.000 - 55.000

ABOUTUS

With balconies full of geraniums and subtropical gardens that border an exclusive Sicilian beach – VillaSant’Andrea, a Belmond Hotel feels like a private home nestled in Taormina Mare. At the acclaimed restaurant, freshly caught fish and decadent desserts are enhanced by stunning sea views. Guests can relax in the heated infinity pool, wellnesscentreand stylish beach cabanas.

TheBelmond& LVMH Family

VillaSant'Andreais proud to be part of LVMH and the global collection of iconic hotels, trains, and river cruises of Belmond, all developing exceptional experiences worldwide. By joining us, you become part of a global family of hotels rich in history and stunning destinations, where our people are the heart of the Belmond experience.