Food & beverage manager

About Thon Hotels

• Passionately committed. We daily strive to create special moments for our guests.
• Professional hospitality. We aim to see, hear, and relate to all our guests.
• The power to please. We are keen to make a personal effort to ensure every stay is the best stay!
• Innovative. We constantly improve and invest in our hotels.
• Financially solid. An international company you can rely on.
• Green. We matter to contribute to a more sustainable society for future generations being locally and internationally certified with green labels.

We are currently looking for a Food & Beverage Manager to join our dynamic team here at Thon Hotel EU

• Environmentally friendly : We are rewarded with several green labels
• Great location : European quarter on rue de la Loi. Next to the metro and Luxembourg and Schuman station.
• Modern. Our hotel has energizing colors and state-of-the-art facilities.  

Why join us?

• Family mindset. At Thon Hotels you are not a number, but an individual with your own skills, talents, and passion.
• Diversity. Our guests and your future colleagues come from all over the world.
• Flat hierarchy. No useless bureaucracy & corporate mentality.
• Autonomy. You are the actor of your career by doing the extra step without fear.
• Accessible. Our hotels are easily accessible in Brussels.

Do

• Manage.  You are in charge of the various outlets of the hotel: restaurant, bar, room service and banqueting. You manage the service and stewarding team and work closely together with the Head chef to overview the kitchen team also.
• Lead. On an operational level, you lead your team by example. You attract, hire, train, oversee, evaluate and manage your team staff members.
• Control and plan. With over 5M turnover, you are responsible for forecasting, planning and controlling the department.
• Support :  You always keep an eye on the progress of our F&B-team and you guide them with your experience and care.
• Organise : You handle with composure and professionalism the needs of the F&B department.  
• Simply do it. You monitor and assess service and satisfaction trends and suggest implement accordingly, so that we become a little better every day.

A good balance between floor and desk time management is essential. As part of the HOD team, you will carry out duty shifts. You report to the Executive Manager/General Manager of the hotel.

Our perfect match 

• Experience in the F&B department. You have a solid previous experience as F&B Manager in a similar hotel.
• Customer oriented. Making people happy is your priority and adapt to the changing meeds of our guests.  Your goal is to maximize sales and revenue through customer satisfaction and employee engagement.
• Communication. You love being in contact with both clients and colleagues in English, Dutch and/or French; every other language is a plus.
• Flexible. No 9-5 mentality. You adapt easily to people and situations and are willing to work during weekends and bank holidays.
• Team player. You ensure that the department operates efficiently and respect the different targets set by the General Manager.
• Innovative. You think out the box.
• IT systems. Knowledge of Simphony, PMI, Opera, Protime, Mpleo is a plus.

Receive

• Motivational remuneration package including:
  • Contribution to public transportation costs. And yes, we contribute for 100%.
  • Flexible extra-legal benefits. Pick and choose between an attendance bonus, extra days off or a cafeteria plan.
  • Non-recurrent benefits linked to results (CCT90) and a bonus program for HOD's. A nice little extra.
  • Hospitalization insurance. And yes, also for the people you love who live at the same address.
  • Seniority days. Extra days off according to your seniority and age.
  • Food. We provide a free meal.
  • Mobile phone + laptop.
  • Clothing budget with our preferred supplier.
• Personal development. You can choose trainings through our catalogue.
• Celebrate. We encourage to celebrate successes with your team at staff events.
• Family event. You will be invited a family event where you and relatives are honoured.
• Fun. Excellent working atmosphere with the nicest colleagues.