Casa de Sada, Curio Collection by Hilton is set beside the ocean in the historic fishing village of Armação de Pêra, bringing together the natural rhythm of the coast with the warmth of Portuguese hospitality.
Casa de Sada is looking for a professional, enthusiastic F&B Manager to lead our F&B team.
As part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, you will be one of the first points of contact for our guests, delivering exceptional service from arrival to departure while creating memorable experiences that reflect our commitment to genuine hospitality.
The Role
As F&B Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and overall performance of the Food & Beverage operation, ensuring an exceptional five-star guest experience while achieving the department's operational and commercial objectives.
You will:
- Lead and manage the Food & Beverage operation across restaurants, bars and events.
- Establish and maintain five-star service standards and ensure compliance with Hilton Brand Standards.
- Lead, motivate, coach and develop the F&B team, creating a strong culture of service excellence.
- Support the recruitment, onboarding and training of the F&B team during the pre-opening phase.
- Ensure clear operational procedures, service standards and team expectations are established ahead of opening.
- Take responsibility for departmental budgets, revenue, cost control and profitability.
- Drive commercial performance through revenue generation, upselling and innovative Food & Beverage experiences.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure effective coordination between front and back of house and deliver a consistent, high-quality culinary offering.
- Oversee purchasing, stock control, supplier relationships and operational standards.
- Monitor guest feedback and satisfaction, identifying opportunities to continuously improve the F&B experience.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health & safety and all relevant company procedures.
- Work closely with the General Manager and Executive Committee to support the hotel's overall business strategy.
- Act as a visible and hands-on leader, particularly throughout the pre-opening and opening phases.
About You
We are looking for a hospitality professional who combines strong operational leadership, commercial awareness and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
You will ideally have:
- Proven F&B management experience, preferably within a five-star hotel or luxury hospitality environment.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience across restaurant, bar and events operations.
- Proven experience leading, motivating and developing F&B teams.
- Strong commercial and financial understanding, including budgets, cost control, revenue and profitability.
- A passion for luxury hospitality, service excellence and creating memorable guest experiences.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively with the Executive Chef and other hotel departments.
- A proactive, flexible and hands-on approach, with the ability to lead by example.
- Experience in a hotel pre-opening environment would be highly advantageous.
- Fluent Portuguese and English; additional languages will be highly valued.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a prestigious five-star hotel opening journey
- Join the global Hilton brand and Curio Collection portfolio
- Opportunity to shape the Front Office culture and guest experience
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
Apply Now
Send your CV to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
