- Location
- Foz do Iguaçu Paraná Brazil
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $2616.01/month
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
About Belmond
Belmond is a distinguished name in luxury travel, curating exceptional hotels, trains, river cruises and safaris in some of the world’s most storied destinations. As an employer, Belmond offers the rare opportunity to contribute to experiences defined by heritage, artistry and deeply personal service, while belonging to a global hospitality house within the LVMH family. The company values intuitive excellence, cultural curiosity and respect for place, encouraging colleagues to become ambassadors of timeless travel. With roles spanning operations, gastronomy, wellness, sales and corporate functions, Belmond fosters careers shaped by craftsmanship, international perspective and the pursuit of unforgettable guest moments.
The Food and Beverage Administrative Assistant supports the department’s administrative routines in partnership with Food and Beverage management, the Executive Chef and restaurant teams, coordinating reservations, communications, purchasing, meetings and events while maintaining hotel standards. The role also provides operational support, including occasional hostess coverage, and requires flexibility and availability to work varied schedules.
Role & Responsibilities
- Organize and monitor the Food and Beverage department’s back-office administrative routines.
- Support hostesses and maître d’s with restaurant reservation management.
- Coordinate reservations and billing for Food and Beverage experiences, following up on requests from guests and clients.
- Manage restaurant email, triaging, forwarding and following up on requests, information and reservations.
- Support the production, updating, printing and distribution of menus, printed materials and other departmental communications.
- Organize Food and Beverage meetings, prepare minutes and supporting materials, and keep communication current with the teams and other departments.
- Update and distribute restaurant schedules, service orders and information relevant to operations.
- Manage orders for stationery and supporting materials, organize quotations, and issue purchase requests and orders as directed by management.
- Monitor amenity consumption and submit monthly records to Accounting.
- Approve purchasing and storeroom requisitions.
- Place flower orders for the restaurants and room service.
- Support the organization, promotion and delivery of departmental events and experiences.
- Attend briefings and support operational teams as needed, including occasional coverage of hostess duties.
- Represent Food and Beverage leadership in meetings or coordination discussions when requested.
- Maintain organization and information confidentiality, and ensure compliance with the hotel’s health, safety and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Completed secondary education; higher education is an advantage.
- Advanced or fluent English; knowledge of another language is an advantage.
- Experience in hospitality and/or Food and Beverage operations.
- Knowledge of Food and Beverage administrative and operational routines.
- Organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple demands simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and teamwork.
- Proactivity, initiative, responsibility and a professional manner.
- Flexibility and availability to work varied schedules.
Skills
Experience
Experience in hospitality and/or Food and Beverage operations.
Education
Completed secondary education; higher education is an advantage.
Workplace
The role is situated in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 2616.01 per month.
Benefits
Participation in the hotel service charge, which varies with hotel activity; total gross monthly compensation typically ranges from R$4,400 to R$6,800 depending on the season. Health insurance (Itamed) and Dental Uni dental plan after the probationary period; pharmacy and fuel agreement through Ticket after the probationary period; an exclusive employee gym; life insurance with family funeral assistance; meals at the on-site Bela Vista Restaurant, open 24 hours; company-provided transport and transportation allowance as needed; uniform and hotel laundry service; R$100 food allowance; R$250 attendance award; service milestone awards at 5, 10, 15 and 20 years; a newborn gift basket; birthday day off subject to internal policy; Belmond Discovery Program with complimentary stays at hotels worldwide and 50% off restaurant consumption; “Guest for a Day” program; employee discounts at the hotel’s restaurants, spa and boutique; Beat learning platform, including courses from Harvard with certificates; and discounted cinema tickets at Cine Cataratas.
Culture
Belmond fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional hospitality, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the heritage of its iconic hotels, trains, river cruises, and safari lodges. As an employer, it encourages employees to create memorable, highly personalized experiences while nurturing a collaborative, multicultural environment where service excellence and storytelling are central to everyday work.
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