Description
We are seeking a candidate for the position of **F\&B Administration Manager (Maternity Leave Coverage)**, responsible for coordinating and supervising the administrative, financial, and reporting functions of the Food \& Beverage department, ensuring information reliability, cost control, and compliance with corporate procedures.
The person in this role will adopt an analytical and organizational approach, serving as a support point for operational and management teams in decision-making. Their primary objective will be to provide visibility into the economic and operational performance of various outlets, ensuring efficient management of departmental resources and processes.
**What would your responsibilities be?**
***Financial Management and Reporting***
* Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, and forecasts for the Food \& Beverage department.
* Monitor sales, costs, productivity, and profitability across different outlets.
* Develop dashboards and management reports to facilitate decision-making.
* Prepare periodic presentations and reports for senior management.
* Analyze key performance indicators and identify improvement opportunities.
***Cost Control and Operational Administration***
* Manage and control procurement, inventories, and food and beverage costs.
* Supervise proper implementation of departmental administrative procedures.
* Coordinate administration of reporting tools and management systems.
* Ensure reliability and consistency of financial and operational data.
* Collaborate on process and internal control optimization.
***Operational Support and Internal Coordination***
* Support outlet managers in analyzing operational and financial results.
* Provide budget, productivity, and cost-related information and tracking.
* Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, and other departments to ensure efficient management.
* Participate in F\&B area improvement initiatives and objective tracking.
* Ensure compliance with corporate policies and internal standards.
***Personnel Administration and Corporate Logistics***
* Supervise administrative processes related to personnel, payroll, and employment documentation.
* Coordinate travel arrangements—including flights, transfers, and accommodation—for employees, consultants, guest chefs, artists, and corporate teams.
* Manage logistics for business-related travel and stays linked to departmental activities.
* Ensure adherence to corporate travel budgets and policies.
* Maintain up-to-date administrative documentation related to these activities.
***Compliance and Auditing***
* Ensure compliance with internal procedures and corporate policies.
* Provide support during internal audits and control reviews.
* Supervise proper retention of departmental documentation and records.
* Uphold best practices in administrative and financial management.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of control and monitoring processes.
**What do we require from you?**
***Education***
* Degree in Business Administration and Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
* Additional qualifications in management control or financial analysis are advantageous.
***Experience***
* Prior experience in administrative, financial, or management control roles.
* Experience in Food \& Beverage, hospitality, or restaurant environments is desirable.
***Languages***
* Native or near-native Spanish and advanced English.
* Knowledge of additional languages is beneficial.
***Key Competencies***
* Analytical ability and attention to detail.
* Organizational and planning skills.
* Proactivity and problem-solving capability.
* Financial and business acumen.
* Communication and coordination skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
***Technical Knowledge***
* Advanced Excel and data analysis tools.
* Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
* Inventory management and cost control.
* Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
* Experience with ERP systems, hotel management systems, or Business Intelligence tools is advantageous.