Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Job description

Nestled along the Adriatic coast, Sol Tropikal by Meliá is a vibrant beachfront resort that blends Mediterranean charm with modern comfort. As part of the globally recognized Meliá Hotels International group, Sol Tropikal offers guests a unique experience rooted in local culture, warm hospitality, and exceptional service. With a focus on sustainability, wellness, and culinary excellence, we are committed to creating unforgettable stays for our guests—and a fulfilling workplace for our team.  🎯 Job MissionAs Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, your mission is to support the profitability and excellence of the hotel’s F&B operations by planning and executing product, service, and team strategies across kitchen and outlet areas 🍷🍴. You’ll work closely with the F&B Director to ensure high standards, efficient resource use, and memorable guest experiences. 💼 What You Will Do • 📋 Operational Excellence & Strategy Implementation • Implement F&B methodology, SOPs, and service standards. • Support projects, tools, and programmes aligned with the company’s F&B strategy. • Collaborate on pricing strategies for events and meetings. • 📊 Financial Oversight & KPI Management • Prepare and monitor budgets, costs, and revenues. • Track KPIs including raw material costs, productivity, and profitability. • Analyze cost/revenue ratios and support corrective action plans. • 👥 Team Coordination & HR Support • Manage staffing levels and team schedules. • Identify talent and support development plans. • Promote wellness, training, and social media visibility. • 🍽️ Service Quality & Guest Experience • Ensure consistency and excellence across all outlets. • Personalize guest experiences and resolve incidents. • Share Voice of the Customer goals and support improvement plans. • 🌱 Sustainability & Local Integration • Promote local gastronomy and healthy eating habits. • Implement food waste reduction initiatives. • Encourage sustainable sourcing and waste separation. • 🧯 Health & Safety Compliance • Ensure compliance with safety procedures and PPE use. • Support risk assessments and HACCP standards. • Participate in hotel evacuation and protection protocols.  🔍 What We Are Looking For🎓 Education & Training • University degree in Tourism, Hospitality, or similar. 🗣️ Languages • Fluency in the local language and advanced English. • A third language is highly valuable. 💡 Specific Knowledge & Skills • Knowledge of kitchen operations and POS systems (e.g., REVO). • Advanced Office 365 skills. • Strong teamwork, service orientation, and strategic thinking. • Creativity, innovation, and excellent communication. 📆 Experience • Minimum 1 year as a Restaurant Manager or in a team leadership role.

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