Food & Beverage
Manager

ANIMO Cinquantenaire - Social Wellness & Performance Club™

 

At ANIMO, our ambition is to redefine wellness in Europe by combining health, fitness, and recovery with the best hospitality and dining experiences. With the upcoming opening of our flagship café at ANIMO Cinquantenaire as well as a brand-new standalone restaurant (more info about this new concept is to be shared with applicants), we are seeking an experienced and creative Food & Beverage Manager to lead this exciting new chapter, overseeing all food aspects across our café and restaurant operations.

As our F&B Manager, you will develop and curate an innovative, creative and high-quality menu. Your role will encompass maintaining food quality, creating exceptional recipes, and building a passionate kitchen team. With a full professional kitchen at your disposal and significant growth opportunities, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our culinary identity.

Your key responsibilities

  • Menu Development: Design and refine high-quality menus for both the café and restaurant.

  • Team Building: Recruit, train, and lead a top-tier kitchen for the new restaurant, including the hiring of an exceptional head chef for the restaurant (this could potentially also be you).

  • Collaboration: Develop a standout lunch and dinner menu that aligns with ANIMO’s values while delivering an unforgettable dining experience.

  • Quality Control: Oversee all aspects of food preparation, presentation, and service to ensure excellence across both locations.

  • Operations Management: Manage kitchen operations, including inventory, cost control, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

  • Client Experience: Collaborate with front-of-house teams to create a seamless and elevated guest experience.

  • Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends, continuously enhancing ANIMO’s food offerings.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in food and beverage management

  • Strong culinary expertise, ideally with knowledge of nutrition and a passion for aesthetic, innovative cuisine.

  • Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with experience recruiting and kitchen staff.

  • Creative flair and meticulous attention to detail in menu and recipe development.

  • Strong organizational and operational management abilities, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.

  • Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is a plus.

  • A personal commitment to health, wellness, and an active lifestyle.

  • The opportunity to shape the culinary identity of ANIMO

  • A full professional kitchen and creative freedom to develop standout menus

  • Competitive compensation and long-term growth opportunities

  • Access to ANIMO’s facilities and classes

  • A collaborative, healthy, and supportive work environment

What we offer

Join us in shaping a new standard of wellness dining.
At ANIMO, we empower individuals—both our clients and our team members—to achieve their fullest potential.

Application form

If you have any further questions,
please reach out to:

alex@animo-studios.com