Assistant Food & Beverage Manager (Solanio)

Role summary

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The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager supports the daily operation of Solanio, helping lead restaurant service, coordinate associates, maintain guest-service standards, control costs, and resolve operational concerns. Candidates should have supervisory or management experience in a quality hotel or restaurant, strong communication skills, knowledge of food and beverage service, and the ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays. The role requires a professional appearance, good organization, attention to detail, and the ability to train and motivate a multicultural team. Hospitality or related qualifications, food-safety knowledge, and fluency in English are advantageous; Dutch, Spanish, or Papiamento skills may also be helpful in Aruba.

About the employer

The Ritz-Carlton Aruba is a luxury beachfront resort operated under Marriott International’s Ritz-Carlton brand. Located on Palm Beach, the resort is known for refined accommodations, personalized service, upscale restaurants and bars, spa facilities, recreational activities, and a strong focus on memorable guest experiences. Its service culture emphasizes professionalism, anticipation of guest needs, teamwork, and attention to detail. Employees work in an international hospitality environment serving leisure travelers, families, couples, and premium vacation guests. As part of Marriott, the resort may provide access to global training, career-development opportunities, employee travel benefits, and established operational standards. Solanio is one of the resort’s food-and-beverage venues, making this position important to restaurant performance, associate engagement, guest satisfaction, and the consistent delivery of Ritz-Carlton service expectations.

Working in Aruba

Aruba offers employment opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, transportation, watersports, casinos, and related services. The island has a diverse culture influenced by Dutch, Caribbean, Latin American, and international communities; Papiamento, Dutch, English, and Spanish are widely used. Life is relaxed and outdoor-focused, with warm weather, beaches, snorkeling, diving, sailing, and a lively hospitality scene. Housing can be expensive and limited, especially near Palm Beach and Oranjestad, so confirm accommodation and relocation support before accepting an offer. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and residence authorization before working legally; requirements vary by nationality and employment status. Employers commonly assist with applications, but candidates should budget for documentation, transport, deposits, and initial living costs. Aruba is well connected, though imported goods can be costly.