Job Description
Hospitality Talents, a recruitment agency specialized in Hospitality profiles, is currently looking for a F&B Manager to join the team of our client in Ghent.
Our client is a 4-star lifestyle hotel located in Ghent, operating under an international brand and positioned within the premium business segment.
The hotel attracts a predominantly B2B, corporate and MICE clientele, with significant activity in seminars, meetings, conferences and group events.
The Food & Beverage department represents a key strategic revenue driver and offers strong potential for repositioning and commercial growth.
We are therefore seeking an entrepreneurial and commercially driven F&B Manager capable of energising and developing the F&B offer.
Your Role
As F&B Manager, you will oversee the entire Food & Beverage operation, including restaurant, bar, breakfast, banqueting and MICE catering.
You will act as a strategic leader, revenue developer and operational manager.
1. Commercial Development & Business Growth
* Reposition and revitalise the F&B offering
* Increase attractiveness for the local corporate market
* Work closely with the Sales team to maximise MICE revenue
* Develop creative concepts and targeted offers for B2B clients
* Optimise F&B revenue streams during meetings, events and seminars
2. Financial Performance & Control
* Prepare and manage the F&B budget
* Monitor KPIs (food cost, beverage cost, payroll ratio, profitability)
* Implement corrective and optimisation strategies
* Drive revenue growth while maintaining strong cost control
3. Leadership & Team Management
* Lead and structure the restaurant, bar and banqueting teams
* Manage demanding operational teams with confidence and authority
* Rebuild engagement, accountability and performance culture
* Recruit, train and develop talents
* Improve team stability and working atmosphere
4. Operational Excellence
* Ensure high service standards and guest satisfaction
* Maintain brand standards and compliance
* Optimise service flow across breakfast, restaurant and events
* Collaborate closely with the General Management team
Requirements
We are looking for a professional who:
* Has at least 5 years of experience in F&B management, ideally in a 4 ★ or 5 ★ hotel environment
* Demonstrates strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset
* Is comfortable in a B2B and MICE-driven environment
* Has proven experience managing challenging teams
* Is analytical, structured and results-oriented
* Maintains strong operational credibility and visibility on the floor
Languages:
* Dutch required
* Professional English is essential
Benefits
* A strategic position with real impact on business performance
* The opportunity to reposition and grow a key revenue department
* An international and structured environment
* A dynamic workplace in Ghent
* Competitive compensation package aligned with experience
Requirements
We are looking for a professional who: Has at least 5 years of experience in F&B management, ideally in a 4★ or 5★ hotel environment Demonstrates strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset Is comfortable in a B2B and MICE-driven environment Has proven experience managing challenging teams Is analytical, structured and results-oriented Maintains strong operational credibility and visibility on the floor Languages: Dutch required Professional English is essential