F&B Creative and Opening Director Falkensteiner Premium Camping (m/f)

Become part of a constantly growing family business that operates more than 30 hotels, campsites and residences in Europe; because at Falkensteiner you can expect a dynamic and open team that values innovation and tradition in equal measure. With us you have the opportunity to become part of our continuous development and thus contribute significantly to the success of our company. We are looking for a committed, motivated and passionate person who would like to work with us as

F&B Creative and Opening Director Falkensteiner Premium Camping

Your future workplace could be in Vienna, Southern Austria (Carinthia) or Croatia (Zadar). We look forward to getting to know you and welcoming you as part of our team soon!

YOUR TASKS:

• Job History in System Gastronomy (fine fast casual) and F&B Consulting (specially design & concept).
• Creation of a scalable fine fast casual Camping F&B Concept in all details (Design directions, Set up front and back of house, Kitchen as “System Gastronomies”, Uniforms, Music, F&B Menus, F&B Retail, Self Service, Atmosphere, OS&E, Table Tops etc).
• Developing a detailed modern, easy to understand concept brief, in all details and areas.
• Developing with support, a scale able fast service kitchen set up to achieve low staffing cost, low wastage, and fast production. Like fast casual kitchens used in System Gastronomy.
• Understanding/planning of a lean & fast operational flow in service and kitchen.
• Good understanding on POS, AI & Robotic possibilities.
• Detailed F&B Cost analysis when developing the process in kitchen and service.
• Responsible for implementing the Concept (in all details front and back of house including culinary) in all Camping Projects (new and refurb).
• Set up of F&B Quality and Atmosphere Standards, Look Books, and Quality Audits.
• Regular Checks on Quality, Atmosphere, and process flow in the campsites.
• Review and Analysis of camping guest comments.
• Permanent improvement process to drive Profit, Guest Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction and Market Share.
• Hands on Leader, role modelling change and execution.
• Understanding local F&B culture in the implementation countries as well as being up to date on global trends.
• Daily monitoring on financial, commercial, and guest satisfaction KPI´s.
• Daily/weekly communication with the camping teams on the need to support and develop.
• Understanding of the customers in details.
• Supporting camping teams when KPI´s are not met in analyzing and changing processes.
• Monitors overall performance of F&B operations and provide action planning as needed; coordinate task force as needed.
• Communicates creative, quality, and financial culinary expectations to properties.
• Develops and facilitates culinary & service trainings for chefs and talents.
• Ability to analyze and react to trends.
• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory controls, supplies and equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Can present well, has a good analytical thinking, and solves problems easily.
• Strong interpersonal skills with multiple stakeholders (e.g. customers, owners, peers, associates, vendors, corporate).
• Knowledge of workforce analysis and labor productivity.
• Knowledge of governmental regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements.
• Can read and forecast short-, mid- and long-term financial performance of individual properties and on a divisional level.
• Reporting to the Managing Director Camping.
• Opening and Concept Support in the Falkensteiner Hotel Division when needed.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Hospitality degree from accredited school or graduated from an Apprenticeship system.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience as an F&B Director and F&B Concept Consultant in progressively challenging positions.
• International Experience in Asia and/or Middle East and Europe
• European Job permit
• Positive “Can Do” Attitude & Hands on Personality.
• Focused and driven mindset to achieve the goals.
• Open for feedback and able to improve performance.
• Understanding different cultural needs
• Flexible in travelling. The job requires a large amount.
• Driver’s License Class B
• Language Skills: English & German. Additional languages like Italian,Croatian would be an advantage.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Onboarding for a good start at work
• Individual development planning and support through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to help shape the future in a dynamic and open working environment
• Team Member Rate and Family & Friends Special Rates with additional discounts on F&B and spa services

Further benefits can be found here: https://www.falkensteiner.com/en/employer#benefits

For this full time position we offer a competitive salary and a company car, depending on qualifications and professional experience.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail.
Please apply exclusively via the following link : https://falkensteiner.talentlyft.com/o/HDA/apply

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

CONTACT: Markus Röder, Managing Director Operations Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences · markus.roeder@falkensteiner.com

Take a look at your future workplace: https://www.falkensteiner.com/en/career