As the F&B Manager at Villa Sant’Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, you will orchestrate our entire dining landscape—from our seaside fine dining and elegant terrace bars to exclusive beach bar service and bespoke events. In this vital leadership role, you will blend rigorous operational and financial oversight with a passion for authentic Sicilian gastronomy.
Main tasks:
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the F&B Manager will oversee all Food & Beverage operations across the hotel’s restaurants, bars, beach club, and private events, ensuring an exceptional guest experience rooted in luxury and local heritage.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Operational Leadership: Manage the daily operations of all F&B outlets (including fine dining, terrace bars, and beach service) to guarantee seamless execution and world-class service standards.
- Guest Experience: Deliver highly personalized, anticipatory service that reflects both Belmond’s luxury codes and authentic Sicilian warmth, maintaining exceptionally high guest satisfaction scores.
- Financial & Cost Control: Manage the P&L, departmental budgets, labor efficiency, and F&B cost controls to maximize profitability while maintaining uncompromising quality.
- Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and train a high-performing multilingual team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, engagement, and pride.
- Culinary & Concept Collaboration: Partner closely with the Executive Chef to develop menu concepts, wine lists, and signature experiences that highlight local ingredients and traditions.
- Standards & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to hygiene, safety, and HACCP regulations, as well as Belmond’s corporate operational standards.
Requirements
- Experience: Proven experience as an F&B Manager within luxury hotels, high-end resorts, or Michelin-starred/fine-dining environments (Belmond or luxury hospitality background strongly preferred).
- Skills: Exceptional leadership and motivational skills, with a hands-on management style and a sharp eye for detail.
- Financial Acumen: Strong command of F&B financial KPIs, cost control, inventory management, and P&L accountability.
- Languages: Fluent in English and Italian; knowledge of additional languages is considered a significant plus.
- Passion for Hospitality: A genuine ambassador of luxury hospitality with a deep appreciation for culture, gastronomy, and the Belmond brand ethos.
Benefits
- Training and development opportunities.
- Bonus based on annual performance
- Meals provided when on-duty
- All uniforms and dry-cleaning during the opening of the hotel
- Discovering Belmond programme, which offers team members complimentary accommodation at Belmond hotels, discounted rates for our trains, cruises and safaris, and discounted food and beverages.
Annual Salary Range: 50.000 - 55.000
ABOUT US
With balconies full of geraniums and subtropical gardens that border an exclusive Sicilian beach – Villa Sant’Andrea, a Belmond Hotel feels like a private home nestled in Taormina Mare. At the acclaimed restaurant, freshly caught fish and decadent desserts are enhanced by stunning sea views. Guests can relax in the heated infinity pool, wellness centre and stylish beach cabanas.
The Belmond & LVMH Family
Villa Sant'Andrea is proud to be part of LVMH and the global collection of iconic hotels, trains, and river cruises of Belmond, all developing exceptional experiences worldwide. By joining us, you become part of a global family of hotels rich in history and stunning destinations, where our people are the heart of the Belmond experience.
