Restaurant & Bar General Manager - Amsterdam

Are you the rare gem of a Restaurant & Bar Manager we’re hunting for?

Andaz offers a unique hotel experience on the Prinsengracht, Amsterdam, recently refurbished by the renowned Dutch designer Marcel Wanders and Karin Krautgartner. The stylish, but also playful interior celebrates Dutch heritage, from the Golden Age to the present day. 

Amsterdam’s first barstro

Our barstro, Prins & Aap, combines a cocktail bar with a Dutch-style bistro. The award-winning staff craft classic and innovative cocktails inspired by life’s biodiversity, celebrating local flavors and Dutch ingredients. There’s a Dutch flavor to the dishes we serve too, catering to all tastes.

We’re looking for a unique Restaurant & Bar Manager

A unique hotel experience requires unique personnel. Quirky even, with their own style and even a sense of humor. People who love people, because we actively encourage you to interact with our guests. You are an important part of what makes their stay memorable. And let’s not forget, you need to be passionate about the work itself, going above and beyond assigned tasks with careful attention to detail.

Interested? Let’s dig into the specifics.

Andaz expects…

·         A natural leader and team player with a good portion of personality;

·         Enthusiastic and a hands-on mentality;

·         Leading, empowering, recruiting, coaching and motivating the Food & Beverage team is music to your ears;

·         A smooth operator, working closely with Front Office, Housekeeping and other departments;

• Develop and implement creative strategies for revenue enhancement and cost containment;

·         A problem solver, with great creativity and pro-activity.

What does the ROLE entail?

·         Act as the face of the restaurant, ensuring that customers have a memorable experience.

·         Ensuring that the Food and Beverage activities are aligned with the Hotel Strategy;

·         Monitoring all operations, especially during peak business periods, working through the respective (Assistant) Managers  and Team Leaders to make adjustments where necessary;

·         Personally and frequently verifying that guests are receiving the best possible service;

·         Recruiting and selecting of new colleagues for your team;

·         Maximizing the effectiveness of employees by developing each of their skills and abilities through the appropriate training, coaching, and/or mentoring;

·         Encouraging employees to be creative and innovative, challenging and recognizing them for their contribution to the success of the operation.

·         Develop and execute marketing strategies to increase the restaurant’s visibility and attract new guests;

·         Leverage personal and professional connections to drive patronage, including hosting events, coordinating with local businesses, and partnering with influencers;

·         Establish the restaurant as a community hub by engaging with local organizations, hosting community events, and supporting local causes.

·         Develop and execute marketing strategies to increase the restaurant’s visibility and attract new customers.

·         Leverage personal and professional connections to drive patronage, including hosting events, coordinating with local businesses, and partnering with influencers.

·         Act as the face of the restaurant, ensuring that customers have a memorable experience.

·         Establish the restaurant as a community hub by engaging with local organizations, hosting community events, and supporting local causes.