Job Description

At W Rome, Beverage & Food is never just about what’s on the plate or in the glass.

It’s about atmosphere. Energy. Music. People.

It’s about creating places guests want to discover, come back to and talk about.

We are looking for a Beverage & Food Manager who knows how to turn great operations into unforgettable experiences.

Someone who can lead from the floor, inspire a team, understand the business behind every outlet and bring the W spirit to life every day.

YOUR MISSION

You will lead the day-to-day Beverage & Food operation, bringing together people, performance and guest experience.

You’ll be expected to:

• Lead and inspire the B&F team, creating a culture of energy, accountability and genuine hospitality.
• Be present in the operation, especially when the energy is high and the hotel is at its busiest.
• Drive consistently elevated service standards across our B&F experiences.
• Coach, develop and empower the team to grow and perform at their best.
• Keep a close eye on guest feedback and turn insights into action.
• Work closely with Culinary, Sales, Marketing and the wider hotel leadership team.
• Support revenue growth while maintaining strong awareness of costs, productivity and overall financial performance.
• Bring fresh ideas to the table and continuously look for ways to make our B&F experiences more relevant, exciting and memorable.
• Ensure operational excellence, including hygiene, food safety, beverage regulations and brand standards.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re not simply looking for someone who can manage a restaurant operation.

We’re looking for someone who can own the experience.

You:

• Have solid leadership experience within Food & Beverage, ideally in an upscale, luxury or lifestyle hospitality environment.
• Are a natural leader who knows how to motivate different personalities and build strong teams.
• Have strong operational knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Understand costs, productivity, revenue and the numbers behind a successful B&F operation.
• Feel as comfortable engaging with guests on the floor as you do reviewing performance with the leadership team.
• Are proactive, hands-on and solutions-oriented.
• Have a genuine passion for hospitality, food, beverage and what’s happening in the lifestyle scene.
• Speak Italian and English confidently.
• Bring personality. Because at W, how you show up matters.

WHAT WE OFFER – W ROME

• An international, lifestyle-driven environment where personality is celebrated.
• Opportunities to grow within the Marriott world.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to one of Rome’s most dynamic luxury hospitality environments.
• Marriott discounts on rooms, F&B and retail.
• TakeCare wellbeing initiatives and social activities.
• Staff meals and uniform provided.

READY TO STEP IN?

If you know how to lead a team, run a strong operation and still keep the energy alive, we want to meet you.

This is not just about managing Beverage & Food.

It’s about creating the reason people come back.