Director F&B

About Airelles Palladio, Venice Set on the peaceful banks of Giudecca Island, Airelles Palladio overlooks the lagoon, offering unbroken views of Saint Mark’s Square. Set within nearly a hectare of gardens, the property comprises three historic 16th-century buildings that have been carefully restored to celebrate the meeting of Italian culture and French art de vivre. The Maison features 17 rooms and 28 suites, as well as a three-bedroom private villa with its own swimming pool and gardens. Guests can enjoy three restaurants, two bars and Elton's Club, Venice’s largest spa, three swimming pools, a Kids’ Club, and Vanille & Lilas boutique. Steeped in Venetian history, Airelles Palladio reveals a hidden side to Venice. Each of the Maisons in the Airelles collection is united by the same commitment to bespoke service, where care and attention to detail create exceptional experiences and leave lasting memories. A welcoming atmosphere comes to life through generosity, warmth, and joie de vivre. Joining Airelles means becoming part of exceptional Maisons and writing the next chapter of the story together.

Job Description
• Contract type: Permanent contract
• Start date: As soon as possible
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Location:
Venice
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Salary:
€70.000
- €100.000
• Direct report: General Manager

Key Responsibilities
As a member of the F&B team, the Director of Food and Beverage leads the overall F&B strategy and operations, driving revenue, profitability, guest satisfaction and team performance while ensuring exceptional service in line with Airelles, LQA and Forbes standards. The supervision covers the following F&B outlets: abc Kitchen, Matsuhisa, Villa Frollo by Norbert Niederkofler, Zitelle Bacaro, and a Private Club by Elton. F&B strategy & operations
• Develop and implement the F&B strategy, ensuring revenue and margin targets are achieved and exceeded.
• Lead and supervise all F&B operations, including restaurants and bars, ensuring smooth and high-quality service.
• Monitor market trends and guest behaviour and adapt the strategy and offering accordingly.
• Develop promotional initiatives to increase visibility and capture ratio among in-house and non-resident guests. Guest Experience & Quality Standards
• Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction through attentive service and attention to detail.
• Maintain high gastronomic and service standards in collaboration with the Executive Chef and culinary teams.
• Ensure all F&B operations comply with LQA and Forbes service standards.
• Monitor cleanliness, maintenance and overall standards of F&B areas, equipment and facilities. Financial performance & stock management
• Manage the F&B budget, controlling costs and optimizing operating expenses.
• Analyze sales performance and profit margins and implement actions to improve profitability.
• Oversee inventory management, stock levels, ordering and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with suppliers to secure high-quality products and negotiate favourable conditions. Team management & development
• Recruit, onboard, train, develop and motivate F&B teams in collaboration with Management and HR.
• Lead regular pre-service briefings to ensure clear communication of objectives and expectations.
• Ensure teams are trained on F&B operations, SOPs and luxury service standards.
• Foster a positive, professional and productive working environment focused on guest and employee satisfaction. Compliance & collaboration
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, hygiene regulations, company policies and SOPs.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef, Head Chefs, restaurant and bar managers, sommeliers and other departments.
• Promote and embody Airelles’ values and contribute to the continuous improvement of F&B operations. Profile
• Significant experience in a team management role within F&B services in a luxury hotel.
• Service-oriented mindset, with a warm and welcoming attitude, discretion, kindness, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Autonomy, adaptability, and a strong sense of responsibility in a demanding operational environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to the quality standards and procedures of a luxury five-star hotel.
• Team spirit and ability to work effectively with both guests and hotel departments in an international and multicultural environment.
• Professional appearance and strong attention to personal presentation.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, according to operational needs.
• Good command of Italian; knowledge of English is considered an advantage. Beyond technical skills, we are looking for someone who embodies Airelles’ values: passionate, authentic, creative, and audacious. Benefits We support you throughout your career journey by offering opportunities for development, training, and mobility across our Maisons. By Joining Airelles, You’ll Also Benefit From
• One meal per working day
• Uniforms provided and professionally laundered
• Access to the company’s employee welfare programme
• Five-day working week, with two days off per week
• Preferential rates at the Group’s restaurants and on its products Recruitment process Our Recruitment Process Consists Of The Following Steps
• Initial review of your application
• Interview with our HR team and operational manager, either remotely or on-site, to discuss your background, motivations, interpersonal qualities and technical expertise Airelles will never ask you for any payment at any stage of the recruitment process. All official communications are sent exclusively from email addresses ending in @airelles.com or @taleez.com We are committed to providing every candidate with a personal response, regardless of the outcome of their application. At Airelles, we believe that diversity is a source of strength and contributes to our success. We are committed to gender equality and actively promote the professional inclusion, accessibility, and continued employment of people with disabilities.