Luxury F&B Outlet Manager – Guest Experience Leader

Aethos; Ericeira; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time contract

Career progression

International brand

Job summary

Aethos Ericeira, situated above Calada Beach, opened in 2022 as an oceanfront retreat. We are seeking a passionate F&B Outlet Manager for our restaurant, Onda, to lead operations, create conscious dining experiences, and develop a team dedicated to excellence within a luxury hospitality brand.

Join a dynamic, sustainability-focused team at a growing international brand. Expect responsibility for guest satisfaction, budget adherence, and progressive career opportunities within the Aethos Group.

Qualifications

• Experience in Restaurant Management or F&B Team Leadership, preferably in luxury hospitality or fine dining.
• Languages: Portuguese and English essentials; other languages are a plus.
• Solid understanding of operational and budget management, POS software, booking systems, and HACCP.
• Empathetic leadership, assertive communication, conflict resolution, and high attention to detail.
• Strategic vision, resilience, proactivity, and ability to work under pressure with focus on well-being and sustainability.
• Availability to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the leadership and guest experience at Onda, ensuring exceptional hospitality aligned with sustainability and Aethos standards.
• Manage bookings, coordinate restaurant setup, and ensure seamless service with clear kitchen-front communication.
• Lead, motivate, and train the restaurant team for service excellence.
• Handle service recovery and maintain guest history profiles.
• Work with the F&B Director to define objectives and maintain brand-standard compliance and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

POS software

Booking systems

HACCP (Food safety)

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

Aethos Ericeira, situated above Calada Beach, opened in 2022 as an oceanfront retreat. We are seeking a passionate F&B Outlet Manager for our restaurant, Onda, to lead operations, create conscious dining experiences, and develop a team dedicated to excellence within a luxury hospitality brand.

Join a dynamic, sustainability-focused team at a growing international brand. Expect responsibility for guest satisfaction, budget adherence, and progressive career opportunities within the Aethos Group.