F&B Manager

Leonardo Hotels Benelux; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% travel allowance for commuting

Development training

Employee discounts on worldwide hotel

Know Where You Work experience

Job summary

Leonardo Hotels Benelux is seeking an experienced F&B Manager to oversee Bar & Restaurant, Breakfast, and Banqueting outlets within the LEO'S Food & Beverage team. You will collaborate closely with Heads of Departments across hotel operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.

We value leadership, creativity, and a data-driven approach to improve guest satisfaction, cost control, and team development.

Qualifications

• Completed related MBO or HBO education.
• At least 5 years of managerial experience in F&B.
• Creative with ability to surprise with innovative ideas.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyse data and take action with insights.
• People-oriented leadership style with integrity.
• Solid commercial knowledge and proven successes.

Responsibilities

• Set daily operating needs and lead the F&B team.
• Daily team check-ins and review of reports.
• Serve as communication hub with other departments.
• Drive improvements in F&B operations and team environment.
• Ensure compliance with all F&B policies through training and supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Commercial knowledge

Hospitality mindset

Education

MBO/HBO education

Job description

About The Job

Welcome to the LEO'S Food & Beverage team! As an F&B Manager, you are responsible for the smooth organization of all F&B outlets: Bar & Restaurant, Breakfast, and Banqueting. You work closely with the Heads of Departments, not only in the kitchen but also in other hotel departments.

Operational Responsibilities

• You set the tone by knowing the daily needs of your operations.
• You do a daily check-in with your team and review daily reports to stay up to date with what is happening in the hotel and what is coming.
• Visibility is key; you are the point of communication for other departments.
• You and your team continuously look for ways to improve F&B operations and create a pleasant working environment.
• You ensure compliance with all food & beverage policies, standards, and procedures through training, supervision, follow-up, and hands‑on management.

ROYAL FEELING

We live by the 'ROYAL FEELING' for our guests and colleagues:

• R Ready with a smile
• O Open the conversation
• Y You make the difference
• A Anticipate needs
• L Leave a lasting impression

Our Strategies

I. Talent Development – Empower the team

‘We give our team space to grow and be their authentic self by sharing our passion to inspire and guide their development throughout their Royal journey’

• Recruit, train, motivate, and ensure ongoing development of team members through evaluations.
• Organize team meetings and host inspirational sessions.
• Supervise staffing levels to ensure guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met.
• Arrange internal and external training so the team can work independently.
• Work closely with colleagues from other departments for smooth operations.

II. Guest Experience – The Royal Feeling

‘Creating a consistent Royal guest experience through a team who lives the Royal feeling!’

• Provide excellent guest experience by implementing the ROYAL mindset.
• Proactively interact with guests for feedback and input.
• Empower employees to excel in guest service.
• Emphasize guest satisfaction in all meetings and focus on continuous improvement.
• Provide feedback to improve performance.
• Analyze online reviews and guest satisfaction and create improvement plans.

III. Commercial – Focus on Quality

‘We stand out to our guests and competition through our focus on quality’

• Together with your team, create strategies per outlet for consistency and efficiency. o Drive increases for average spends in the bar & restaurant. o Increase percentage of guests for breakfast.

IV. Financial – Efficient & Healthy

‘We protect our margins by running an efficient and healthy operation’

• Control beverage and food costs together with the kitchen team.
• Responsible for the monthly departmental P&L, payroll productivity, cost control, and achieving operational goals.
• Manage budgets and review forecasted revenues.

V. Sustainability – Care & Attention

‘Our guests appreciate how we care for the environment by making sustainability part of our daily operations. That’s what makes us a Sustainable Royal!’

• Implement and control waste reduction initiatives and recycling practices in all outlets.
• Regularly review F&B offerings and work with seasonal and locally sourced products.

Job Requirements

• You have completed a related MBO or HBO education.
• You have at least 5 years' relevant work experience in a managerial position within F&B.
• You are creative and know how to surprise us again and again with your innovative ideas.
• You have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You are able to analyse data and figures and then take action.
• You have integrity and a clear, people-oriented and motivating leadership style.
• You have good commercial knowledge and can demonstrate relevant successes.
• Hospitality is in your blood and you know how to convey this to your team.

To be considered for this role, applicants must be an EU citizen or hold a valid work permit for the Netherlands.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Salary range mentioned is gross per month and for age 20yrs and above*
• A 70% travel allowance for commuting distances over 10 kilometers, up to a daily maximum
• Overtime can be compensated financially or saved for additional time off.
• Access to development training.
• Opportunities for personal growth and career development.
• The option to purchase items such as a bicycle or phone with tax benefits.
• Exclusive employee discounts on worldwide hotel stays.
• A stay including dinner and breakfast during your ‘Know Where You Work’ experience.