Hospitality Talents, a recruitment agency specialized in Hospitality profiles, is currently looking for a F&B Manager to join the team of our client in Ghent.

Our client is a 4-star lifestyle hotel located in Ghent, operating under an international brand and positioned within the premium business segment.

The hotel attracts a predominantly B2B, corporate and MICE clientele, with significant activity in seminars, meetings, conferences and group events.

The Food & Beverage department represents a key strategic revenue driver and offers strong potential for repositioning and commercial growth.

We are therefore seeking an entrepreneurial and commercially driven F&B Manager capable of energising and developing the F&B offer.

Your Role

As F&B Manager, you will oversee the entire Food & Beverage operation, including restaurant, bar, breakfast, banqueting and MICE catering.

You will act as a strategic leader, revenue developer and operational manager.

1. Commercial Development & Business Growth

• Reposition and revitalise the F&B offering
• Increase attractiveness for the local corporate market
• Work closely with the Sales team to maximise MICE revenue
• Develop creative concepts and targeted offers for B2B clients
• Optimise F&B revenue streams during meetings, events and seminars

2. Financial Performance & Control

• Prepare and manage the F&B budget
• Monitor KPIs (food cost, beverage cost, payroll ratio, profitability)
• Implement corrective and optimisation strategies
• Drive revenue growth while maintaining strong cost control

3. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and structure the restaurant, bar and banqueting teams
• Manage demanding operational teams with confidence and authority
• Rebuild engagement, accountability and performance culture
• Recruit, train and develop talents
• Improve team stability and working atmosphere

4. Operational Excellence

• Ensure high service standards and guest satisfaction
• Maintain brand standards and compliance
• Optimise service flow across breakfast, restaurant and events
• Collaborate closely with the General Management team

We are looking for a professional who:

• Has at least 5 years of experience in F&B management, ideally in a 4★ or 5★ hotel environment
• Demonstrates strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset
• Is comfortable in a B2B and MICE-driven environment
• Has proven experience managing challenging teams
• Is analytical, structured and results-oriented
• Maintains strong operational credibility and visibility on the floor

Languages:

• Dutch required
• Professional English is essential

• A strategic position with real impact on business performance
• The opportunity to reposition and grow a key revenue department
• An international and structured environment
• A dynamic workplace in Ghent
• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience