F&B Manager

About Orient Express

Artisan of travel since 1883, Orient Express sublimates the art of travel with its luxury trains, hotels, and sailing yachts. The brand has just launched its first hotel, Orient Express La Minerva, in Rome – which will be followed by Orient Express Venezia at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in 2026. The experience continues with the recent launch of La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, followed by Orient Express Corinthian in 2026, the first of two Orient Express Sailing Yachts, and finally, the return of L’Orient Express train to railways. Since 2022, Orient Express is part of Accor Group’s leading collection of luxury brands with a century-old legacy in the hotels and fine- dining sectors. In 2024, Accor and LVMH entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Orient Express. Follow the journey at @orientexpress on Instagram or visit the website at www.orient-express.com.

About Orient Express Venezia at Palazzo Donà Giovanelli

Orient Express will open its second hotel in Italy at the exceptional in Venice. Architect and interior designer Aline Amar d’Amman, alongside her studio Culture in Architecture, has been entrusted to design and decorate the space. Venice, once the gateway to Constantinople and a mythical stop on the legendary Orient Express train – that opened its doors in 1919 with the completion of the Simplon tunnel linking Switzerland to Italy – will be the home of the second Orient Express hotel, set to open in 2026.

As F&B Manager, you will oversee daily operations of our restaurants, bars, and other food and beverage outlets. This includes managing the F&B team to ensure guests receive heartfelt care in their dining experience and that the business remains profitable.  

Key responsibilities include: 

• Lead and coordinate all F&B outlets including restaurants, bars, room service, banqueting, and event catering, ensuring a seamless and refined guest experience. 

• Develop and execute the F&B strategy in alignment with the hotel’s brand standards and financial objectives. 

• Ensure consistent excellence in food and beverage quality, presentation, and service, with close attention to detail and innovation. 

• Inspire, train, and manage F&B teams (chefs, service staff, bartenders, etc.) to deliver exceptional service and embody a luxury hospitality mindset. 

• Collaborate with culinary leadership to design and update menus that reflect seasonal trends, culinary creativity, and guest preferences. 

• Oversee inventory, purchasing, and supplier relationships, optimizing cost control and minimizing waste without compromising quality. 

• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations across all F&B operations. 

• Act as a key point of contact for guests, handling feedback and resolving any issues with professionalism and discretion. 

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar Food & Beverage leadership role within a 5-star hotel environment, including involvement in at least one pre-opening project. 

• In-depth knowledge of food and beverage menu items, including wine, spirits, and cocktails. 

• Basic math proficiency for handling transactions and managing budgets. 

• Flexibility in work schedule, including evenings and weekends. 

• Passion for the hospitality industry and crafting enriching experiences for customers. 

• A competitive package (base salary and yearly bonus) 

• Medical Insurance, integrating Collective Labor Agreement one and extended to the family 

• Ticket Restaurant 

• Annual leave 

• ALL - Heartist® Program: Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at all ACCOR locations and partner venues worldwide. 

• Learning & development: Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!  

• Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.