Food & Beverage Manager

Lead the experience, inspire the team and drive results.
Are you an experienced hospitality leader with a passion for Food & Beverage? Do you enjoy creating memorable guest experiences while developing high-performing teams? Are you a visible leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and believes that great results start with engaged people?

In this position, you will be fully responsible for one of the hotel's largest departments, leading both the service and culinary teams through an experienced leadership team consisting of 3 F&B Supervisors, an Executive Chef and two Sous Chefs.

At Mercure Amsterdam City, we are looking for a hands-on and inspiring Food & Beverage Manager who will lead our F&B operation and play a key role within the hotel's Management Team.

What you will be doing
As Food & Beverage Manager, you will be responsible for the overall Food & Beverage experience within the hotel. You will oversee our restaurants, bar, terrace and meeting facilities, ensuring seamless operations, excellent guest satisfaction, and strong business performance.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, inspire and develop the F&B team, creating a culture of engagement, accountability and excellence.
• As Head of the F&B department, you will directly manage a leadership team consisting of 3 F&B Supervisors (Rob, Freek and Alan) and the Executive Chef (Pascal). Together with two Sous Chefs (Rob and Andre), you will build a high-performing team culture focused on quality, collaboration, innovation and guest satisfaction.
• Be a visible presence on the floor, supporting the team and ensuring an exceptional guest experience.
• Drive operational quality and service standards across all F&B outlets.
• Monitor and optimize financial performance, productivity and profitability.
• Ensure efficient workforce planning and talent development.
• Collaborate closely with other department heads as an active member of the Hotel Management Team.
• Identify opportunities to improve guest satisfaction, increase revenue and strengthen operational performance.
• Coach and empower your team through continuous feedback and on-the-job development.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and brand standards.

This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational involvement and who wants to make a visible impact on both the business and the people within it.

Who are you?
You are an experienced hospitality professional who combines a strong operational foundation with excellent leadership skills. You know how to motivate people, drive performance and create an environment where both guests and employees feel valued.

You remain calm under pressure, are able to manage multiple priorities, and know how to bring people along with your vision and enthusiasm. Most importantly, you lead by example and genuinely enjoy developing others.

Your experience and skills include:

• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role within Food & Beverage.
• Bachelor-level working and thinking ability.
• Proven experience managing and developing teams in a hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• A hands-on mentality with a passion for guest satisfaction.
• Fluency in both Dutch and English, spoken and written.
• Hotel experience is considered a strong advantage.

What's in it for you?

• Salary above Collective Labour Agreement in scale 10, starting from €4,084.24 gross per month based on a full-time (38-hour) contract.
• Travel allowance from 5 km onwards.
• Lunch or dinner provided by us.
• Refer-a-friend bonus of € 250.
• Discounts on stays and Food & Beverage at Accor hotels worldwide.
• Complimentary use of our fitness facilities.
• Free parking at the hotel.
• After successfully completing your probation period, enjoy a complimentary overnight stay for two at Mercure Amsterdam City, including breakfast, dinner and drinks.
• Development and career opportunities within Accor, one of the world's leading hospitality groups.

Why join Mercure Amsterdam City?
Located alongside the Amstel River, Mercure Amsterdam City welcomes both business and leisure guests from around the world. Food & Beverage plays a central role in our guest journey, from breakfast and dining experiences to drinks at the bar, terrace service and meetings. As Food & Beverage Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape that experience, lead a talented team and contribute directly to the continued growth and success of the hotel.

Ready to join us?
If you are ready to take the next step in your hospitality career and make an impact within a dynamic hotel environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and motivation letter to Karan Thakur (Operations Manager) via karan.thakur@accor.com.