F&b Manager

**F&B Manager - ME LISBON**

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**MISSION**: is responsible for the implementation of the strategy, standards, attributes, products and the optimization of operational efficiency in the F&B areas in the hotel.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**

Ø Responsible for the hotel's F&B operation

Ø Implements the F&B strategy through standards based on product, qualities and culinary direction..

Ø Propose the culinary direction, OS&E and FF&E. Once it has been approved, is responsible for the execution.

Ø Following instructions from F&B Hotel Services, implement Operating Manuals by Brand, F&B standards, based on the ideals of Brands, making adaptations to your hotel if necessary.

Ø Coordinate and directly supervise the execution of the tasks for the implementation of the standard beverage and service offer in your hotel.

Ø Supervise the daily management and interlocution relationship with F&B operators and external partners: contract compliance, investments, marketing plans, performance review.

Ø Establish prices according to margins marked by hotel services.

Ø Responsible for the short and medium term profitability of F&B in the hotel. Track budget compliance. Propose and implement action plans in case of deviations.

Ø Define F&B's marketing and PR strategy for the hotel in line with the brand

Ø Participate in the preparation of their department's budget according to the set guidelines.
Ø Follow up on the defined budget, ensure compliance with it, and report any deviations that may occur within the department to the Business Partner. Participate in the definition of the necessary corrective measures to minimise negative impacts and monitor them together with the Business Partner.
Ø Participate in the preparation of projections by providing information on their department.
Ø Periodically, analyse the P&L of their department, review all departmental revenues and expenses, seek to maximise results and identify opportunities for improvement with the support of the Business Partner.
Ø Analyze the needs of the hotel and request the F&B Investments from the F&B Partner.

Ø Actively participate in the recruitment of their team and its dissemination on social media.
Ø Inform HR Partners of critical vacancies at your hotel.

Ø Responsible for the implementation of Food Safety Regulations.

Ø Carry out the available training that applies to the improvement of their job.Responsible for the implementation of Food Safety Regulations.
Ø Participate in the results of HACCP audits (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and in the case of incidents, supervise the development and implementation of action plans to solve them.

Ø Manage customer incidents, communicating the actions taken to the hotel’s Guest Experience Department.

**What are we looking for?**
- Minimum 2/3 years of experience in the role
- High Level of Portuguese and English
- University degree in Culinary, or similar
- Knowledge in the use of kitchen economic management and analysis tools.
- Knowledge of food handling, hygiene and food safety.
- Leadership and high communication skills, as well as previous experience in team management.
- Proficient in Office package and tools related to the position.
- Knowledge of hotel operations in its different types of services.
- Orientation towards results and economic goals set by the company.
- Proactivity for excellence and high capacity in planning and organisation.
- Implementation of pilots, projects and strategies established at company level.

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