Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Short Description

Manpower SEE is a leading provider of innovative workforce solutions, delivering comprehensive staffing and human resources services to help clients thrive in today’s dynamic labor market.On behalf of our client, Hilton Hotels, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Food and Beverage Manager to join the leadership team at the upcoming Hilton Pristina.This role plays a key part in ensuring operational excellence across all food and beverage outlets. The selected candidate will assist in managing day-to-day operations, maintaining exceptional service standards, training and developing team members, and driving performance in line with the hotel’s strategic objectives.

Description

The Assistant Food and Beverage Manager supports the Food and Beverage Manager in overseeing all F&B operations, ensuring the highest standards of service, quality, and guest satisfaction. This includes assisting with budget management, staff supervision, and maintaining operational efficiency across restaurants, bars, and event catering outlets. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the daily operations of all Food & Beverage outlets.
• Maintaining exceptional levels of guest and member satisfaction.
• Recruiting, training, managing, and developing team members.
• Assisting in conducting annual and mid-year performance appraisals.
• Managing guest inquiries and feedback promptly and professionally.
• Ensuring adherence to budgetary targets and operational guidelines.
• Contributing to the development of departmental targets, work schedules, and policies.
• Collaborating with the culinary team to develop and update menus.
• Managing stock control and cost-efficiency measures.
• Encouraging and motivating the team to maximize sales and revenue.
• Acting as Deputy for the Food and Beverage Manager in their absence.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and fire regulations.
• Promoting strong interdepartmental collaboration and positive working relationships.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate a strong background in hospitality management, leadership, and guest relations, along with a proactive and service-oriented mindset.Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a Food & Beverage management or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of the hospitality industry.
• Leadership ability and experience managing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality service and guest satisfaction.
• Positive, flexible, and professional attitude.
• Excellent personal presentation and grooming standards.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic work situations and prioritize effectively.

Advantageous:

• Degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field.
• Willingness to develop both self and team members.

Offer

Hilton is a global leader in hospitality, offering guests outstanding experiences across its portfolio of world-class brands. With a history spanning over a century, Hilton continues to uphold its vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality”. At Hilton Pristina, you will be part of a team dedicated to delivering memorable experiences and upholding the brand’s legacy of excellence.