Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $34,600.00 - $56,100.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
Aspire Executive Lounges, proudly part of Swissport, is a leader in the Travel and Hospitality sector, specializing in providing world-class executive lounge experiences. With over 35 years of award-winning hospitality expertise, Aspire leads the European market as the largest brand of executive lounges, boasting over 80 locations and serving more than 5 million customers globally each year. On average, Aspire caters to over 14,000 guests daily, delivering a seamless and sophisticated pre-flight environment that elevates the standards of airport hospitality. The company prides itself on offering an impeccable guest experience, encapsulated in its brand promise of 'the perfect start' to... Show More
Job Requirements
- minimum 5 years of senior f&b management or product development experience
- proven success managing multi-site operations
- strong commercial knowledge of beverage categories and product sourcing
- demonstrated leadership and supplier management skills
- strong financial acumen and budget responsibility
- proficiency with procurement and inventory systems
- excellent organisational skills
- strong communication abilities
Job Qualifications
- minimum 5 years in a senior f&b management or product development role
- proven leadership capabilities
- strong commercial expertise across the f&b spectrum
- exceptional financial acumen and budget management experience
- proficiency in procurement and inventory management systems
- excellent organisational and time management skills
- clear communicator with a collaborative and customer-focused mindset
Job Duties
- own and develop the strategy for all beverage and commercially sourced food products across the lounge network
- design, source, and execute all beverage menus and complementary retail/packaged food offerings
- work in close partnership with global f&b director and culinary manager to drive and evolve a cohesive f&b vision
- manage key stakeholder relationships including suppliers, manufacturers, and brand partners
- lead supplier negotiations, ensure contract compliance, and manage the portfolio of products
- source and implement high-performing, agile, and cost-effective products and supply chain solutions
- oversee f&b product ordering, supplier delivery schedules, and inventory control to minimize waste and ensure cost-effective purchasing
- create and review standard operating procedures relating to all f&b delivery and service
- develop and audit lounge operations to ensure compliance with all f&b guidelines including licensing laws and brand standards
- hold full accountability for f&b budgets with a focus on beverage and non-kitchen product costs
- monitor performance against financial targets, analyze sales and consumption reports, implement corrective actions
- identify additional sales opportunities and drive promotions
- ensure all f&b offerings meet aspire brand guidelines
- collaborate with culinary manager and lounge teams to design and implement a dynamic seasonal f&b calendar and brand activations
- hold direct accountability for csat and nps metrics related to the f&b experience
- work closely with procurement, marketing, hr, and lounge operations to deliver a cohesive and efficient service
- act as a key strategic partner to the culinary manager ensuring seamless and integrated f&b strategy
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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