The Director of Food & Beverage leads all restaurant, bar, banquet, and room-service operations at The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama. The role typically requires substantial luxury-hospitality experience, strong knowledge of food and beverage service, budgeting, revenue management, menu development, health and safety, and team leadership. Fluency in English is generally expected; Spanish and other European languages are advantageous. The successful candidate will set service standards, develop and coach managers, manage costs and profitability, support guest satisfaction, coordinate with other departments, and represent the Ritz-Carlton brand professionally. Flexibility, commercial awareness, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a high-volume resort environment are essential.
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama is a luxury resort on Tenerife’s west coast, operated under The Ritz-Carlton brand within Marriott International. Set on an extensive hillside estate overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the resort combines upscale accommodation with restaurants, bars, spa facilities, golf, beaches, leisure activities, and extensive event spaces. The property is known for personalized service, refined dining, and a strong emphasis on guest experience. Employees work within Marriott’s international hospitality network and are expected to uphold Ritz-Carlton standards, including attention to detail, anticipation of guest needs, professional presentation, and genuine care. The resort serves leisure travelers, families, groups, weddings, and corporate guests, creating a varied and commercially active food and beverage environment.
Tenerife is the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands and offers year-round mild weather, volcanic landscapes, beaches, outdoor activities, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Tourism and hospitality provide many opportunities in hotels, restaurants, events, wellness, travel, and resort management, particularly in areas such as Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas, and Puerto de la Cruz. Spanish is important for daily life, while English and other European languages are valuable in tourism. Living costs are generally lower than in Madrid or Barcelona, although popular southern resort areas can be expensive. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can work with the appropriate registration; non-EU candidates normally need an employer-supported work and residence permit before starting. Relocation involves arranging housing, registration, healthcare, tax documentation, and a local bank account.
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