F&B Manager (m/f)

Description

Job Summary: AlgarExperience is seeking an F&B Manager to lead the food and beverage operations across our maritime fleet and Belize Lounge, with a focus on strategy, results, and service excellence. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the F&B operation for a fleet and premium lounge. 2. Develop premium food and beverage menus and experiences. 3. Join a dynamic and inspiring team within an informal culture. **Description:** ---------------- The **AlgarExperience**, a leading company in the maritime\-tourism sector headquartered in Albufeira, is seeking an **F\&B Manager** (M/F) to lead the food and beverage operations across our fleet and Belize Lounge. This is a departmental leadership position within the Operations, F\&B and Logistics Directorate, reporting directly to its head. If you are a natural leader, communicative, passionate about customer service, and wish to join an innovative and growing company, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for. **Your mission \- vision and results:** * Define and execute the F\&B strategy for the operation (14 vessels with F\&B service \+ Belize Lounge), between Albufeira and Vilamoura; * Maximize F\&B sales results through data analysis, cost control, and innovation; * Develop premium food and beverage menus and experiences tailored to the maritime setting and lounge, with emphasis on product quality, profitability, and sustainability; * Design promotional activities and campaigns to boost sales and customer loyalty. **Your mission \- operations and team:** * Ensure efficient logistics and operations for onboard brunches and premium food and beverage experiences, aligning schedules, quantities, quality, and presentation standards; * Manage stock, orders, and inventories; * Coordinate with location-based teams to ensure operational fluidity and excellence; * Supervise compliance with hygiene, safety, and quality standards (HACCP); * Continuously train and develop F\&B teams. **Requirements:** ----------------- **What we value in you:** * Proven experience in F\&B management (minimum 7\-8 years), ideally in leisure/tourism or dynamic restaurant environments, including multi\-unit management or leadership of sizable teams; * Leadership ability and strategic vision; * Strong results orientation, cost control, and profitability focus; * Capability in logistical organization and mobile operations management; * Passion for customer service and creating memorable experiences; * Proficiency in English (mandatory); additional languages are valued; * Strong team spirit, humility, dynamism, and contagious energy; * Flexibility regarding working hours. **What you can achieve by joining us:** * Fixed\-term employment contract, with permanent integration after 12 months; * Remuneration commensurate with demonstrated experience; * Birthday day off; * Meal card; * Health insurance, per company policy; * Initial and ongoing training, plus support for further education as per internal policy; * Special conditions for you and your family to enjoy our experiences; * Attractive discounts with our partners; * Team\-building activities; * Integration into a young, dynamic, and inspiring team, within an informal culture where everyone interacts equally. **If you have what it takes, dare to be WOW and apply!**