Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam is Park Plaza's flagship hotel: a stylish, upper scale 4-star property located directly opposite Amsterdam Central Station. The hotel caters to business travellers, tourists, and families, offering a dynamic and international work environment in the heart of the city. We are committed to delivering a memorable guest experience, and our Food & Beverage team is a key part of this commitment.

As Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, you’ll work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager to bring our outlets to life every single day. From the restaurant and bar to room service and events, you’ll be hands-on in the operation. The ideal candidate will assist in managing staff, ensuring quality service, leading the team on the floor, setting the tone for service, and ensuring our guests feel genuinely welcomed and well cared for.

This role is ideal for an experienced F&B professional who enjoys responsibility, thrives in a fast-paced hotel environment, and is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. Experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a similar lead role is highly preferred, as this position requires strong operational insight and confident people management.

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager:

• Supporting daily operations across all F&B outlets, including opening and closing procedures
• Leading service preparation and ensuring smooth, well-organized shifts
• Control inventory, minimize wastage, and support cost-efficiency
• Create staff schedules balancing labor costs with service needs
• Handle last-minute staffing challenges and maintain shift coverage
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations
• Develop, implement, and update SOPs to improve operational flow
• Monitor consistency in food, beverage, and service quality across shifts
• Lead onboarding and training programs for new staff
• Engage with guests, resolve complaints, and enhance satisfaction

Qualifications for the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager:

• Degree in Hospitality or related field (preferred)
• 2–3 years’ experience in F&B management, ideally in a hotel setting
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Proven ability to manage time, scheduling, and operational priorities
• Experience creating and enforcing SOPs and service standards
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in POS systems, F&B software, and Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus

Benefits of working with us as the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager:

• Birthday bonus of €250 (gross, paid in the month of your birthday)
• Competitive salary
• Tasty meal during shift
• Industry pension plan
• 25 days holiday
• 1 extra day off for your wellbeing
• Exciting job opportunities within PPHE Hotel Group across Europe
• Discounted hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group worldwide and family & friends)
• 50% F&B discount at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• Travel compensation (max €200 net pm based on full-time employment)
• Recommend a friend scheme (earn up to €750 for each friend who joins us)
• 8% holiday allowance (paid yearly in May)
• Flexible working policy (if applicable)
• Annual company parties and outings
• Exclusive discounts in the employee benefit store (www.personeelsvoordeelwinkel.nl)
• Discount on the collective health insurance from VGZ
• Departmental incentive schemes
• Great (online) Learning & Development opportunities to grow your career
• An advanced onboarding program
• Access to the hotel gym during low peak hours

and more…