Food & Beverage Director (m/f/d)

About The Opportunity:

• We are looking for an F&B Director to join our team of the brand new Manifesto Market at Potsdamer Platz, Berlin.
• You will be leading the F&B operations of the Market, this includes our very own Soot bar, as well as the individual restaurants.
• While doing so, you are tasked with creating a lively and stylish atmosphere where guests can relax and enjoy all Manifesto has to offer.
• You get to collaborate with tenants, suppliers, and staff to ensure the site runs efficiently.
• You will be responsible for handling customers and customer satisfaction.
• You will report directly to the General Manager Manifesto Berlin.

• Your primary responsibility is to oversee the day-to-day F&B operations, during the opening of Manifesto and beyond.
• Achieve and maintain the highest possible levels of customer service, forging long-term relationships with suppliers and contractors.
• Conduct evaluation processes and find ways to improve by monitoring sales quality of onsite food and beverage, systematically.
• Recruit, manage and train the F&B team of people who love our guests, by setting and monitoring goals, empowering and developing them.
• Manage the labor costs through a daily/weekly labor tracker.
• Implement standard operating procedures & policies (SOP's) to be followed by the team.
• Source suppliers and negotiate pricing.
• Ensure stocking, organizing and preparing service-related items in the space and storage.
• Contribute to budget planning and master the balance between cost and quality.
• Complete all administrative duties efficiently and thoroughly in a timely manner.
• Inspect market areas to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate across teams to improve hospitality standards and sales performance of the market.
• Work closely with the Sales & Marketing team to plan and execute events and other initiatives that result in improved sales while creating unique experience.
• Work with the General Manager to achieve sales revenue goals.
• Provide solutions to issues by being the go-to person for finding a solution.
• It's a fast-paced place and we like to keep a handful of projects on the go at the same time.

• The opportunity to play a key role in crafting unique food and beverage experiences in the heart of Berlin.
• A full time position starting as soon as we will find the best candidate.
• Fixed salary and performance based bonus.
• Work in a positive and passionate environment.
• Position in a design-driven, open-minded international team.
• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
• Team get togethers, from our team Happy Hours to annual team building offsites - we know how to have a good time!

• You are an experienced, commercial savvy manager and have prior experience in a similar role (preferably with a high-demand, open concept hotel or restaurant), hospitality and F&B progressive concepts.
• Restaurant opening experience is a plus.
• Experience in planning & budgeting.
• Knowledge of business processes and functions such as finance, HR, procurement, or operations.
• You lead others with empathy towards common goals.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You are able to stay positive and calm under pressure.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Have a passion for finding creative solutions to complex challenges. Nothing is impossible!

• Contact: Recruitment Team
• Reference: CatererGlobal/HC-3203238
• Job ID: 99685721