Description
Svalbard Adventures
9170 Longyearbyen
About the job
Position title
Food & Beverage Manager
Employment type
Permanent, full-time (100%)
Number of positions
1
Apply by Thursday, 18 June
Do you want to help create unique adventures in one of Norway’s most spectacular natural areas — Svalbard? By combining first-class accommodation with culinary delights and thrilling experiences, we create unforgettable moments and intimate encounters. We are the leading provider of experiential travel in Svalbard and have strong ambitions for the future. Your daily work will revolve around creating exceptional experiences for our guests. In Svalbard, your leisure time can be just as spectacular.
As Food & Beverage Manager, you hold overall responsibility for the hotel’s food and beverage departments, including Polfareren Restaurant and the lobby bar at Svalbard Hotell Polfareren, as well as breakfast service at Svalbard Hotell The Vault. You will become a key member of the hotel’s leadership team and play an important role in the continued development of our restaurant and lobby bar.
The Food & Beverage Manager reports to the Hotel Director.
**Your typical workday will include the following tasks and responsibilities:**
Overall responsibility for operations, logistics, finance, and quality within the F&B department
Further development of the restaurant and lobby bar
Personnel management, including recruitment, training, and professional development of the team
Budgeting and performance accountability, cost control
Ensuring high service quality and guest experience
Daily follow-up of routines and operations, including HACCP and HSE
Procurement responsibility for the F&B department
Actively working to reduce food waste
Contributing to a positive work environment
**We are looking for someone who:**
Has solid experience and leadership experience within F&B
Has strong communication skills in English/Norwegian
Has excellent collaboration skills
Has sound financial understanding
Is structured and dedicated
Has in-depth knowledge of alcohol
Has vocational training or formal education in hotel and restaurant management (an advantage)
**We offer:**
**Employment percentage:** 100%
Favorable tax rate. Currently, income tax and national insurance contributions in Svalbard total 15.6%
Staff discounts on our activities, dining, and hotels
Assistance with housing
Salary and start date negotiable
Employees have access to the company cabin at Vindodden. The cabin was built in 2023
An exciting and dynamic work environment
ABOUT SVALBARD ADVENTURES
Svalbard Adventures creates unforgettable moments and intimate experiences. Everything we do is guided by our respect for our guests and for the nature upon which we depend. With over 100 employees, we deliver services worthy of Svalbard. We offer day tours and expeditions using scooters, ATVs, and dog sleds. We conduct boat trips, visit ice caves, explore other destinations, and much more. Additionally, we operate restaurants, hotels, and accommodations for all seasons, as well as Longyearbyen’s largest shop and snowmobile rentals.
We do not wish to be contacted by sales representatives.
About the company
Sector
Private
Website
https://svalbardadventures.com/
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Job ID
d54ff706-4752-4833-a27a-5153b952e1d8
Last updated
13 May 2026
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FINN
Reference
463243185