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Director of Food & Beverage (RB&E)

Balearic Islands Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra Estimated salary: €55,000–€75,000 gross per year, potentially plus bonus, accommodation or relocation benefits
Role summary

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The Director of Food & Beverage (RB&E) leads the hotel’s restaurants, bars, banqueting and related guest-experience operations. Requirements typically include extensive luxury-hospitality experience, strong knowledge of food and beverage service, budgeting, cost control, menu development and team leadership. Experience in a resort or pre-opening environment, excellent English and Spanish communication, and familiarity with international luxury-brand standards are highly desirable. The successful candidate is expected to deliver consistently exceptional service, improve commercial performance, manage staffing and training, maintain health and safety standards, and work closely with the Executive Committee and culinary teams. A polished, hands-on leadership style, commercial awareness and genuine enthusiasm for guest engagement are essential.

About the employer

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an international luxury hospitality company known for refined service, distinctive design and strong attention to local culture. Its portfolio includes prestigious hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra is located in Costa d’en Blanes, Mallorca, and forms part of the group’s luxury resort offering in the Balearic Islands. The property is associated with a scenic coastal setting, high-end accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities and personalised guest experiences. Employees generally work within demanding international standards, with a focus on discretion, service excellence, teamwork and professional development. For a senior Food and Beverage leader, the role offers exposure to a premium resort operation, seasonal business patterns and a diverse international clientele.

What the job usually comes with in the Balearic Islands

Usual for the Balearic Islands, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingNot standard; required with the seasonal permit
MealsStaff meals customary
FlightsOnly with the seasonal permit
Service chargeSmall pooled tips
ContractPermanent seasonal (fijo discontinuo), recalled each season
Leave30 days; pay in 14 instalments
Income taxAbout 17% to 20% in all

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in the Balearic Islands?

How it works: Local-first test (hotel jobs are not on the shortage list), or a seasonal permit that comes with employer housing.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Spanish Ministry of Inclusion: residence and work permit for employees. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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