F&B Manager

Kenshō Hotels & Villas, the award-winning boutique hospitality brand born in Mykonos, is expanding its story to the island of Paros. Renowned for redefining Cycladic luxury through design, gastronomy, and heartfelt service, Kenshō is now creating a new haven of relaxation and inspiration on one of Greece's most authentic and beautiful islands.

We are seeking passionate, talented, and dedicated professionals who share our philosophy of excellence, creativity, and genuine hospitality. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a visionary project that combines the elegance of Kenshō with the natural charm of Paros.

If you're ready to grow your career within a dynamic team and contribute to an exceptional new chapter in luxury hospitality, we invite you to explore our open positions and join us on this exciting journey.

Role Overview

The F&B Manager oversees the comprehensive performance of all F&B venues—including restaurants, bars, banquets, room service, and events—driving revenue, controlling costs, and upholding service excellence.

Main Responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Management

• Design and implement procurement and F&B strategies aligned with corporate goals, ensuring premium quality, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
• Own departmental budgets and forecasts, monitor variances, and deliver on P&L targets.
• Develop and execute pricing strategies to optimize profitability while maintaining brand value.
• Track F&B costs and KPIs, benchmark against budgets and historical data, and drive continuous improvement.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Build and sustain strong relationships with suppliers, emphasizing quality, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct market research, identify new suppliers/products, and negotiate favorable pricing, rebate terms, and contracts.
• Oversee procurement processes, order management, and invoice reconciliation in collaboration with Accounts Payable.
• Manage inventory and stock levels, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with operational needs.
• Update ERP systems with new product information and ensure data accuracy.

Operations Oversight

• Lead day-to-day F&B operations across restaurants, bars, banquets, room service, and culinary, ensuring excellence in SOPs and customer service.
• Collaborate with chefs to design innovative, cost-effective menus aligned with brand standards and customer preferences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, health standards, and brand requirements through regular audits and inspections.
• Maintain a positive cost management index across all outlets and kitchen operations.

Guest Experience

• Guarantee exceptional dining experiences with personalized service and effective service recovery.
• Monitor and maintain service quality standards to consistently exceed guest expectations.
• Partner with marketing to promote F&B offerings, plan events and promotions, and remain current with market trends.

Leadership & People Development

• Recruit, train, and develop high-quality F&B staff, providing clear career growth opportunities and effective performance management.
• Plan staffing levels, schedule work hours, and ensure efficient workforce planning in line with operational needs.
• Foster a positive work culture emphasizing motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement, and passion for service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in luxury hospitality, with at least 3 years in procurement/strategic F&B leadership.
• Proven negotiation and vendor management experience.
• Knowledge of F&B categories, budgeting, KPIs, and cost-control methods.
• Proficiency in Procurement ERP, POS, and Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in English (Greek and additional languages are a plus).
• Strong leadership and people-development abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in line with market standards and professional experience
• Performance-based bonus structure rewarding results and contribution
• Comprehensive private health insurance coverage
• Company-provided accommodation and daily meals to support employee wellbeing
• Fully equipped workstation and necessary tools for optimal performance
• Company mobile phone for business use