Food & Drinks Manager

Welcome to a World of Taste!

Hilton Rotterdam is looking for a passionate experienced Food & Drinks Manager to oversee all food and drink operations and deliver standout experiences for our Guests and Team Members. You will lead a dynamic team drive performance and ensure every outlet runs smoothly from restaurant kitchen stewarding and bar to room service and events.

What you will be doing

• Own the day-to-day operations of all Food & Drinks outlets (restaurant bar room service kitchen stewarding and banqueting)
• The focus is to deliver consistently excellent guest experiences
• Lead recruit train and inspire the Food & Drinks team
• Ensure brand standards health & safety and compliance are always met
• Manage budgets payroll food & drink costs
• Set targets schedules procedures and departmental goals
• Lead Atelier JAQ Rotterdams first immersive Art & Dining Experience
• Create and develop menus with the team
• Oversee stock control and monthly stock takes
• Drive sales through team motivation and smart incentives
• Handle guest feedback with a solutions-first mindset
• Run team meetings and conduct performance reviews
• Monitor guest satisfaction and push continuous improvement
• Act sustainably and support other departments when needed

What we are looking for

• Proven management experience across Food & Drinks outlets
• Strong financial and budget management skills
• Ability to hit targets in a fast-paced environment
• Confident leader who develops people and builds strong teams
• Calm under pressure with excellent attention to detail
• Flexible proactive and hands-on
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Valid residence and work permit in the Netherlands
• Professional presentation and grooming standards

Bonus points if you have

• A degree in hospitality or a related field
• Experience in an international hotel environment

What do we offer

A fulltime contract (38 hours per week)

25 paid holiday days per full year (on the basis of 38 hours per week)

Travel allowance according to the Hilton Rotterdam scheme if you live further than 5km away from the hotel.

Pension build-up through through Pensioenfonds Horeca & Catering.

Access to personal growth through our Learning & Development department the Hilton University LinkedIn Learning Harvard ManageMentor & eCornell

An unforgettable Guest Experience: a free overnight stay in our hotel including dinner and breakfast for you and your plus one!

Huge discounts through Hilton GO! Team Member room rate plus Friends & Family room rate at all Hilton Hotels worldwide.

50% off your F&D bill at least at Managed Hilton Hotels in the Netherlands.

24/7 access to our fitness facilities (also on your days off!)

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans