About the Role
Join the pre-opening team to bring Germany's tallest hotel, the Estrel Tower, to life. This 176-meter high-rise will set new standards and become a landmark in Berlin, uniquely blending hotel, events, dining, and creativity.
Responsibilities
- Co-design and implement the overall gastronomic concept during the pre-opening phase of the Estrel Tower.
- Establish, structure, and advance all F&B outlets, introducing efficient service and operational procedures.
- Oversee the seamless operational execution across restaurant, bar, banquet, and event areas.
- Develop, implement, and continuously optimize standards, processes, and SOPs.
- Ensure the highest quality, hygiene, and service standards, actively managing quality and guest feedback.
- Lead, coach, and develop F&B managers and staff, including personnel scheduling.
- Manage budget planning, forecasts, cost control, and analyze relevant F&B key performance indicators.
- Collaborate closely with internal departments and report regularly to F&B management.
Requirements
- Several years of professional experience as an F&B Manager or in a comparable leadership role within upscale hospitality or gastronomy.
- Ideally, experience in pre-opening projects or the launch of new gastronomic concepts.
- Strong operational competence and a hands-on mentality.
- In-depth knowledge of process management and the development/implementation of standards and SOPs.
- Experience in budget planning, cost control, and managing relevant F&B KPIs.
- Leadership experience with the ability to build, motivate, and develop teams.
- High service orientation, organizational skills, and entrepreneurial thinking.
- Very good written and spoken German and English skills.
Skills
- F&B Management
- Pre-Opening Project Management
- Operational Excellence
- Process Management
- Standard Development
- SOP Implementation
- Quality Management
- Guest Feedback Management
- Team Leadership
- Budgeting
- Cost Control
- KPI Analysis
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Reporting
- German Language Proficiency
- English Language Proficiency
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Management
- Leadership
Benefits
- Family-like work environment in a dedicated team passionate about hospitality and gastronomy.
- Permanent employment contract.
- 28 days of vacation, increasing with tenure.
- Vacation and Christmas bonuses.
- Free employee parking.
- Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits.
- Family & Friends rate.
- Special rates for restaurant & bar.
- Subsidy for BVG ticket.
- Subsidy for Urban Sports Club.
- JobRad - bicycle leasing for commute and leisure.
- Personights - exclusive employee offers at other hotels.
- Employee restaurant offering fresh and affordable meals.
- Wide range of training and development opportunities, including the Estrel Academy for career advancement.
About the Company
- The Estrel Tower is more than a building; it's a statement and Berlin's upcoming highlight.
- At 176 meters, a place is being created where hotel, events, dining, and creativity merge uniquely.
- A new hotspot for Berlin and a new chapter for the Estrel.
- The existing Estrel Berlin, with over 30 years of history, forms our strong foundation, offering genuine hospitality and an international team that lives excellence.
- The Tower expands this legacy, opening new horizons: new perspectives, new opportunities, and new paths for talents.
