Food and Beverage Manager (Global Sporting Event) - Italian & English Speaking

The iLUKA Collective

  • Milano
  • Contratto
  • Full time
  • 1 giorno fa
The F&B Manager will work closely with hotel, restaurants and venues in order to manage all food & beverage provision of the programme.This is a contract role starting in Jan 2026 and ending in Feb 2026. We are only able to consider candidates who live or have accommodation in Milan.Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop a clear understanding of the daily F&B programme schedule and content
  • Build strong working relationships with the venue staff, including chefs to ensure a solid understanding of iLUKA' s requirements
  • Manage the hospitality team onsite and all elements of F&B within the programme
  • Work collaboratively with the iLUKA Overlay Team to ensure all Hospitality spaces are presented immaculately at all times
  • Oversee set-up of all F&B Hospitality areas/functions with Overlay Team
  • Develop event running schedules for all relevant venues
  • Design and manage effective people-flow systems at each venue
  • Review and understand all F&B procedures for dealing with all possible circumstances, including additional guests, changes to table plans and schedule changes
  • Liaise with all relevant venue teams and manage on site quality control of all F&B elements, ensuring guests receive a high level of service at all times
  • Liaise with venue teams to ensure all relevant Health & Safety policies are implemented and adhered to
  • Liaise with operational teams to develop communications plans and procedures for advancing and hosting/staffing at each venue
  • Liaise with Guest Communications Team to ensure each lounge, venue & restaurant is prepared for guest numbers and any special requirements
  • Daily reconciliation of guest attendance at each venue
  • First point of contact for Hospitality Teams for any F&B related issues
This is not an exhaustive list, and all team members will be expected to contribute to any other aspects of the business, as necessary.Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:
  • Fluent in English and Italian
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Quality service orientated with a “Can Do” attitude
  • Food & Beverage Management experience
  • Previous experience of event hospitality
  • Strong time management skills with ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Excellent client and supplier liaison skills
  • Methodical, accurate and an eye for detail
  • Ability to delegate effectively and a willingness to lead by example
  • Excellent IT skills, especially Excel & PowerPoint
  • Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
  • Flexible approach to working hours and ability to adapt to a dynamic environment
  • High Level understanding of what constitutes excellent customer service
  • Able to build rapport at all levels
  • Proactive, positive approach to all tasks and a high degree of reliability
  • Ability to work in a calm, professional manner
  • Ability to lead, train and motivate staff to deliver exemplary service
Attributes:
  • High energy, comfortable working potentially long hours in a demanding but rewarding and friendly environment
  • Flexible, enthusiastic, confident, outgoing
  • Willing to roll sleeves up and get involved
  • Passionate about sport, hospitality and delivery
  • Able to work in a calm, kind and professional manner in a pressured environment
  • Ability to prioritise a demanding workload

The iLUKA Collective