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)
• 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, and food & drink costs
• Set targets, schedules, procedures, and departmental goals
• Lead Atelier JAQ, Rotterdam’s 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 we offer

• 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 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!)