Description
Job Summary:
Lead and inspire teams in F&B operations, elevating standards and creating exceptional moments at a world-renowned luxury hotel.
Key Highlights:
1. Inspiring leadership in Food and Beverage operations
2. Focus on excellence and guest experience
3. Team management and professional development
At Belmond, we are artisans of the extraordinary.
Every detail, every experience, and every gesture creates moments that remain in our guests’ memories. With clear vision, solid plans, and a strong team, we turn excellence into routine.
At the Copacabana Palace—ranked 11th best hotel in the world and 1st in South America by *The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025*—your talent finds the ideal environment to lead, inspire people, and elevate standards.
**Requirements**
* \+5 years of experience in **F&B operations** in **5-star hotels**.
* Proven experience with **LQA and Forbes standards**.
* **Team management (50\+ people)** focused on performance, workplace climate, and development.
* Proficiency in **cost management, profitability, and operational KPIs**.
* Experience in **planning and executing gastronomic events**.
* **Inspiring leadership**, oriented toward excellence and guest experience.
* Knowledge of **mixology, wines, and gastronomic trends**.
* Integration with **Kitchen, Stewarding, Procurement, and HR**.
* Vision for **sustainability and ESG practices** applied to operations.
* Proficiency in **Microsoft Office** and ability to **prepare executive reports and presentations**.
* **Fluent English**
**Benefits**
* + Comprehensive health and dental insurance for direct dependents.
+ Transportation allowance—covering all modes: metro, bus, and train.
+ Pharmacy benefit program.
+ On-site meals.
+ Life insurance.
+ Birthday day off.
+ Rotating 5-day workweek.
+ Discounts at company sales outlets.
+ Based on your tenure (“years of service”), you earn complimentary stays and experiences at Belmond properties worldwide, including 50% discount on Food & Beverages.
We strive to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive both personally and professionally. Committed to your continuous development, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and help create unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.
**This is your moment. Apply today!**
https://careers.belmond.com
**About Us**
A timeless refuge at the heart of a bustling city. A cosmopolitan lifestyle meets old-world glamour at the Copacabana Palace. Iconic bars, Michelin-starred restaurants, and a Spa await discovery within its Art Deco walls.
Begin your hospitality career at the iconic Brazilian beachfront landmark with over a century of history.
**Belmond & the LVMH Group**
We at the Copacabana Palace are proud to be part of LVMH and the global collection of Belmond hotels, trains, and river cruises—all creating exceptional experiences worldwide. When you join our property, you become part of a global family of historic hotels and stunning destinations, where our colleagues sit at the heart of the Belmond experience.