Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Melia Durres
Durrës, AL
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Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where growth and development opportunities are endless. Embark on a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our extended global family.
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About Meliá Durrës
Located on the stunning Albanian coastline, Meliá Durrës is part of Meliá Hotels International, a global leader in hospitality with a passion for service, innovation, and sustainability. Our hotel blends Mediterranean charm with modern luxury, offering guests unforgettable experiences and professionals a dynamic environment to grow.
Job Mission
As Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, your mission is to ensure the profitability and smooth operation of the F&B department through strategic planning, service excellence, and team leadership. You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences, aligning with brand standards, and driving innovation and sustainability across all outlets.
What You Will Do
You will support the F&B Manager in leading operations across all outlets, ensuring quality, consistency, and profitability. Your main responsibilities include:
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Implement F&B Methodology
- Ensure standards for products, service, and orders are followed across all outlets.
- Create action plans to roll out new methodologies.
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Drive Operational Excellence
- Monitor daily costs, revenues, and KPIs.
- Analyze service performance (breakfast, restaurant, room service, events) and optimize accordingly.
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Collaborate Across Departments
- Work closely with Rooms Division, Marketing, Revenue, and Kitchen teams to align F&B strategy with hotel-wide goals.
- Coordinate pre- and post-event reviews to improve service delivery.
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Control and Analyze Financials
- Support P&L management and budget compliance.
- Conduct cost/revenue ratio analysis and monitor productivity KPIs.
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Ensure Service Quality
- Maintain consistency in service and presentation formats.
- Ensure all team members are trained and aligned with procedures.
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Innovate and Improve
- Recommend process improvements and foster creativity.
- Monitor guest feedback and implement action plans for continuous improvement.
What We Are Looking For
We’re seeking a passionate and strategic leader with:
- Education: University degree in Tourism, Hospitality, or related field.
- Languages: Advanced English; other languages are a plus.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Restaurant Manager or similar leadership role, preferably in an international hotel chain.
- Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong command of Office 365
- Deep understanding of hotel and F&B operations
- Creativity, innovation, and service orientation
- Strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration
- Knowledge of Health, Safety & Hygiene standards
At Meliá we are all VIP
At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.
We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of dicrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.
Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible.
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