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Full Time
Permanent
Lead
On-site
The Food & Beverage Manager role requires extensive leadership experience within the hospitality industry, specifically managing kitchen and bar operations for a sizable team of 60–70 employees during peak seasons. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong people management skills, including onboarding, staff development, and maintaining a motivated, stable team through clear expectations, feedback, and follow-up. Operational expertise is critical, with responsibilities encompassing the development and enforcement of procedures, guidelines, and quality standards to ensure high product and service quality. The role demands a structured, analytical, and proactive approach to optimize workflows, enhance efficiency, and improve financial performance, especially during high-volume events. Compliance with hygiene and regulatory standards is essential, as is the ability to collaborate closely with other leaders to maintain cohesive operations. Success is measured by smooth, well-functioning kitchen and bar processes, elevated guest satisfaction, and visible improvements in operational structure and teamwork. The position requires fluency in English, flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and the capacity to perform professionally in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor’s degree supports the role’s analytical and strategic demands, while the lead-level experience underscores significant responsibility and decision-making authority. This role offers a central leadership position with substantial influence over business development in a dynamic, international hospitality setting in Copenhagen.
About the role
Role Summary
Would you like to lead the F&B operations of a unique and ambitious company on Copenhagen’s hospitality and venue scene, with 60–70 employees during the summer season?
Winter Island / Green Island is growing and continuously evolving, creating the need for strong and professional leaders. We are looking for an ambitious and structured F&B Manager with overall responsibility for kitchen and bar operations, ensuring high quality, efficient workflows, and clear leadership in both daily operations and large-scale events.
Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for kitchen and bar operations
- Development, implementation, and follow-up on procedures, guidelines, and standards
- Ensuring consistently high quality in products and service
- Leadership, onboarding, and development of staff
- Process optimization with a focus on efficiency, flow, and financial performance
- Planning and execution of larger events
- Responsibility for quality, hygiene, and regulatory compliance
- Close collaboration with other leaders to ensure cohesive operations
Success in the Role Is Measured By
- Clear and well-functioning workflows in kitchen and bar operations
- High guest satisfaction and professional service standards
- A motivated and stable team with clear expectations
- Efficient operations, even during peak periods
- Visible improvements in structure, workflow, and collaboration
Requirements
- Solid experience within Food & Beverage in the hospitality industry
- Documented experience in people management
- Structured, analytical, and proactive work style
- Quality-driven and thrive in a role with responsibility and decision-making
- Lead through clear expectations, feedback, and follow-up
- Maintain overview and act professionally in a high-paced environment
- Ambitious and motivated by developing both people and the business
- Fluent in English (Danish is an advantage)
- Flexible and available evenings and weekends
Benefits
- Full-time position with significant responsibility and clear ownership
- Central leadership role with real influence on operations and development
- Opportunities for expanded responsibility as the business continues to grow
- Unique workplace on the water in the heart of Copenhagen
- Dynamic and international environment with high ambitions and strong team spirit
- Opportunity to create visible results and make a real impact
How to Apply
Please send your application to [email protected]
- Write “Food & Beverage Manager” in the subject line
- Applications are only accepted via email
- Please note in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
We look forward to hearing from you.
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