Assistant F&B Director Department — F&B - Food and Beverage

Join the Quinta do Lago Team — Where Excellence Meets Passion

In the heart of the Algarve, Quinta do Lago is one of Europe’s most exclusive luxury destinations, where excellence, innovation, and customer experience are at the core of everything we do.

Across 14 restaurants, we deliver a wide range of dining experiences, from relaxed lunches by the lake to elegant dinners overlooking the ocean. Each venue has its own rhythm, from family favourites to sunset cocktails, from fresh seafood to classic wood-fired specialities.

What they all share is a strong commitment to quality, locally sourced ingredients, and thoughtfully designed environments for every occasion.

At a time of strong growth and evolution within our food and beverage portfolio, we are looking for an Assistant Food & Beverage Director to join our team and actively contribute to this journey.

The Opportunity

This role combines strategic vision with operational excellence and is ideal for an ambitious professional seeking to grow within a dynamic, demanding environment with real impact. You will work closely with the F&B Directorate, contributing to the development of concepts, guest experiences, and new outlets.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar roles, preferably within luxury hospitality or resorts
Experience overseeing multiple restaurants
Strong strategic thinking skills with a long-term development vision
Creative mindset with a passion for innovation in concepts, service and customer experience
High level of resilience and ability to adapt to fast-paced and demanding environments
Strong sense of commitment and responsibility
High ambition for professional growth and leadership development
Experience in F&B opening or development projects
Excellent leadership, people management and team development skills
Solid financial knowledge (budgeting, cost control, revenue optimisation)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong customer focus and commitment to quality and service standards
Ability to generate impact and actively contribute to a growing project

Key Responsibilities

Support the F&B Management in the integrated management of multiple restaurants
Ensure high operational and service standards across all outlets
Contribute to growth and innovation strategies within F&B
Participate in the development and opening of new concepts
Monitor financial performance (costs, margins, revenue) and propose improvements
Lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams
Ensure a customer experience consistent with the luxury positioning
Promote continuous improvement and operational efficiency

BY JOINING THE QUINTA DO LAGO GROUP, YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO:

Integration into a solid company;
Competitive salary based on role and experience;
Health insurance (after 2 years of contract);
Professional training;
25% discount at our restaurants;
25% discount at QDL stores;
Access to affordable gyms;
Over 60 local partnerships;
Employee Assistance Program (Team 24 App);
End-of-year gift card (for contracts over 6 months).

Assistant F&B Director Department — F&B - Food and Beverage

Key Responsibilities

BY JOINING THE QUINTA DO LAGO GROUP, YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO:

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