Company Description
Where your journey begins
In the heart of Amsterdam, overlooking the Royal Palace and National Monument, Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam blends timeless elegance with modern flair. With 402 stylish rooms, over 2,000 square meters of meeting space, and a serene Spa & Wellness center, our hotel is a destination.
Guests indulge in Michelin-starred dining at The White Room by Jacob Jan Boerma, sip signature cocktails at The Tailor, and enjoy the historic charm of Grand Café Krasnapolsky. The iconic Wintergarden — dating back to 1880 — hosts inspiring events and daily breakfast in a breathtaking setting.
Job Description
Do you thrive on leading one of the largest and most dynamic Food & Beverage operations in high-end hospitality? We’re looking for an Assistant Director of Food & Beverage who’s ready to take the reins of a powerhouse F&B team in one of the city’s most iconic luxury hotels. If you bring strategic vision, operational excellence, and a love for elevating guest experiences at scale—this is your stage.
Your role in the journey
As Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, you’ll oversee the daily operations of our diverse and high-end outlets, ensuring excellence across every touchpoint — from breakfast in the Wintergarden, Michelin-starred dining in The White Room to hosting events for 450+ guests.
Your responsibilities include:
- Leading the F&B operations across all outlets: Grand Café Krasnapolsky, In-Room Dining, Minibar, The White Room*, Banqueting (15 meeting rooms), Wintergarden (our breakfast venue) and Bar The Tailor.
- Ensuring adherence to Anantara and LQA standards.
- Driving innovation and continuous improvement in service, creativity, and value.
- Managing team performance, costs, and profitability across all F&B departments.
- Overseeing menu development, pricing, and supplier relations.
- Supporting in departmental budgets and strategic planning.
- Recruit, manage, train and develop the team.
- Accountable for monthly stock takes
- Building strong relationships across teams and departments.
- Reporting directly to the Director of Food & Beverage.
Qualifications
What you’ll bring
- A minimum of 2 year of experience in a similar leadership role, preferably in luxury hospitality.
- A results-driven mindset and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Inspirational leadership and proven people management capabilities.
Additional Information
Why you’ll love your journey with us
At Anantara, we reward dedication with exceptional benefits:
- A competitive salary based on Horeca CLA scale 9 and your experience.
- An end-of-year bonus equal to at least 75% of a gross monthly salary — a rare gem in the hotel industry.
- Global team member rates at over 500 Minor Hotels.
- Friends & Family rates to treat your loved ones worldwide.
- 50% savings on F&B at 20 luxury hotels across Amsterdam.
- A complimentary experience stay to immerse yourself in the Anantara guest journey.
- Access to tailored learning programs and our online university.
- Priority access to internal vacancies across Minor Hotels.
- Management development programs to support your growth.
- Health & lifestyle perks including collective insurance, gym memberships, bike plans and more.
Ready to begin your journey?
Send your CV and motivation letter to Nina Radak via [email protected].
Not sure which role suits you best, or simply curious to explore more opportunities? Reach out — we’d love to help you find your perfect fit.
