Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Join Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport as Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport is a prominent hotel, known for its excellent service, modern facilities, and strategic location near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Catering to a diverse range of guests, from business travelers to leisure visitors, our hotel offers multiple dining options, conference spaces, and leisure amenities. We are committed to delivering a memorable guest experience, and our Food & Beverage team is a key part of this commitment.

The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager supports the Food & Beverage Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the hotel's food and beverage outlets, including the restaurant, bar, room service, and event catering. The ideal candidate will assist in managing staff, ensuring quality service, and upholding operational standards to maximize guest satisfaction and profitability. This role is suited to an experienced F&B professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for hospitality.

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager:

• Manage daily opening/closing procedures and coordinate service setup
• 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

Park Plaza. Be part of it.