Corporate F&B Manager

The Palace Company Europe is looking for a Corporate Food & Beverage Manager to join the Corporate Operations team, reporting directly to the Director of Operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, consolidation, and performance monitoring of Food & Beverage operations across the company’s hospitality portfolio, currently composed of 7 operating properties with additional openings planned in the coming years.

Main Responsibilities:

• Proactively source and develop new partnerships and business opportunities, managing the entire process from initial discussions and negotiations to implementation and launch across the portfolio;

• Oversee and support the performance of existing F&B partnerships and collaborations, working closely with operators to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions when necessary;

• Build and manage relationships with operators, suppliers, and key industry stakeholders while supporting the onboarding of new F&B concepts across the portfolio;

• Prepare and present business opportunities, including business plans, financial analysis, feasibility studies, and commercial evaluations for senior management;

• Monitor financial and operational performance through KPI analysis, revenue tracking, profitability reviews, and guest satisfaction metrics, implementing corrective actions when necessary;

• Conduct regular operational reviews and site visits to ensure compliance with corporate standards, hygiene regulations, HSE requirements, and operational procedures;

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Finance, Commercial, Marketing, and Development teams on F&B projects, pre-openings, and future developments.

Requirements:

• 5–8 years of experience in Food & Beverage, hospitality operations, business development, or multi-property management environments;

• Previous experience within hospitality groups, hotels, lifestyle brands, or multi-property organizations;

• Strong understanding of hospitality-driven F&B concepts, operational models, and commercial dynamics;

• Solid financial and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into operational actions and business decisions;

• Excellent communication, networking, stakeholder management, and presentation skills;

• Fluent English, both written and spoken; additional languages will be considered an advantage.

Salary Range: €70,000 – €80,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

LOCATION: Milan