Beverage & Food Manager, W Costa Navarino (2026)

Costa Navarino is in Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese, in one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean. It is currently home to four 5-star deluxe hotels, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort and The Westin Resort at Navarino Dunes, W-Costa Navarino at Navarino Waterfront and Mandarin Oriental at Navarino Bay.

In the coming years, more upscale branded hotels will be added to our portfolio, both in Messinia and Athens, including the re-launch of the former Athens Hilton.

Navarino Dunes Costa Navarino facilities include 766-bedroom units award winning Anazoe Spa, a 4,000m2 spa & thalassotherapy center, four multi-awarded, signature golf courses, over 20 fine dining venues, 5,000 m2 House of Events and a wide range of sports, such as the “Mouratoglou Tennis Center”, Bayern Munich football academy, Navarino Outdoor and many more.

W Costa Navarino, exclusively for adults and young adults over 12 years old, offers 226 stylish rooms, 2 bedroom suites and 3 bedroom villas with infinity private pools, staged in the Bay of Navarino with stunning Ionian Sea views, The Watersports Center, The Away Spa and gym with a heated 25m-long lap pool, including the new Navarino Agora, an open marketplace with retail, street food, open-air cinema and exciting programming throughout the day and night.

W Costa Navarino is looking for a Beverage & Food Manager. The Beverage & Food Manager will be managing Food and Beverage operation to the highest standards and within budget, implement management systems, administrative policies, and operational procedures to control cost of food, beverage and labor. Monitor service quality within restaurant areas and establish standards and procedures to increase guest satisfaction, value, and profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily B&F outlets operations, ensuring effective teamwork and communication across different departments and adherence to company policies and SOPs.
• Analyze outlet sales through weekly sales mix reports, in coordination with B&F Analyst. Identify and analyze budget variances, previous forecasts and historical figures while taking into consideration current market needs.
• Maximize outlet revenue, through efficient use of marketing tools. Coordinate with Executive chef towards creative menu creation. Foster good working relationships with vendors to ensure high quality products and reduce expenses without affecting overall guest experience.
• Attract and recruit, with the help of HR department, talents. Train and develop associates through goalsetting, providing information to improve individual performances while retaining focus on customer service quality.
• Ensure all B&F outlets comply with Marriott brand standards, conduct monthly audits within department on brand standards and service quality.
• Coordinate with restaurant managers the weekly roster preparation, based on forecasted weekly covers, in the most cost-efficient manner.
• Gather guest satisfaction information through different platforms. Obtain associate feedback and/or implement service improvement ideas.
• Control all B&F costs, through analyzing sales by sales reports with outlet managers and menu engineering, checking profitability, standardizing recipes and control stock, inventory, and purchase orders.
• Ensure all equipment is in proper working condition and replace when necessary.
• Work with operational managers, EAM, B&F to develop new business opportunities within B&F and to continually work on improving existing operations, to exceed guest expectations.
• Follow all H&S rules, HACCP, hotel policies, SOPs, and Brand Standards at all times. Guide and encourage team to do the same.
• Attend all trainings and seminars provided by the company and continuously remain updated for all trends and market news

Requirements

• Communication & Time management & Negotiation skills
• Critical thinking, problem solving, organizational skills
• Focus on operational demands & company goals
• Menu engineering, Inventory and Cost Control skills
• Computer and software skills
• Multitasking, Flexibility, Adaptability
• Develop effective working relationships with internal & external stakeholders
• Ability to train and lead others (leadership skills)
• Ability to maintain/adhere to company policies and SOPs
• Problem solving, creating thinking and strategic planning skills
• Associate’s Degree (IEK) or two years technical certificate (Tourism& Hospitality industry)

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Private Medical Plan
• Accommodation in the vicinity of Costa Navarino (for non-Messinian associates)
• Meals Provided On-site

Personal & Professional Growth:

• Ongoing Training & Development Opportunities
• Potential for Task Force Assignments Abroad in Marriott Hotels
• Exposure to an International Work Environment

Wellbeing & Perks:

• Use of Costa Navarino Facilities (subject to internal policies)
• Access to the Support Room – Online Wellness Platform
• Discounts at Marriott Hotels Worldwide