FB Mgr

At Radisson RED Hotel, Reykjavik, Food & Beverage plays a central role in the hotel’s identity and guest experience. As Food & Beverage Manager, you’ll be responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the Food & Beverage operation, with a primary focus on the Sky Bar and Meetings & Events and an overall responsibility for the successful running of the All-Day dining restaurant in collaboration with Front of House Manager.

You are a hands-on, people-focused leader with a strong commercial mindset, comfortable balancing creativity with structure, and experience with performance-driven operations. Working in close partnership with the Front of House Manager and Front of House team, you’ll ensure seamless guest journeys across all public-facing areas of the hotel. You will:

• Lead the smooth operation of all Food & Beverage service areas, with a strong focus on Meetings & Events and the Sky Bar, ensuring exceptional guest experiences at every touchpoint
• Work in close collaboration with the Front of House Manager to align service delivery, guest flow and peak-time operations across the hotel
• Proactively drive guest satisfaction through a responsive, solution-focused approach to feedback and service recovery
• Develop, implement and monitor key Food & Beverage strategies and KPIs, using insights to drive continuous improvement and commercial performance
• Recruit, develop and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, teamwork and brand engagement
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets, controlling costs, inventory and productivity to achieve agreed financial targets
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners to support operational excellence
• Deliver initiatives that enhance service standards, profitability, sustainability and community engagement
• Ensure full compliance with legislation, audits and company procedures, maintaining best practice at all times

• Proven experience in a Food & Beverage leadership role, ideally within a hotel environment
• Experience managing bar operations and M&E service is essential; rooftop or destination bar experience is an advantage
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, lead-by-example approach
• Commercially minded with analytical acumen
• A genuine passion for guest experience and hospitality
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments and cultures
• Personal integrity and the ability to thrive in an environment that demands energy, creativity and excellence
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel
• An open, positive and communicative personality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operational demands simultaneously
• Fluent in written and spoken English; knowledge of Icelandic is an advantage

https://radissoncareers.com/job/food-and-beverage-manager-in-reykjavik-iceland-jid-32907