Marchesi 1824 F&B Operations & New Openings Lead
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- €35,000–45,000/year
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Jun 18, 2026
About Marchesi 1824
Marchesi 1824, a prestigious name in Milanese patisserie, represents the Prada Group's foray into the Food and Beverage sector. Alongside Bar Luce and Ristorante Torre, these establishments merge art and gastronomy within the Fondazione Prada spaces. The brand is renowned for its blend of history, tradition, creativity, and innovation, offering an unparalleled service and product quality, thus ensuring a unique customer experience.
Marchesi 1824 seeks F&B Operations & New Openings Lead in Milano. Lead global F&B development, new openings, and operational strategy for Prada Group's culinary initiative.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end development of new F&B openings globally, from planning phase through operational implementation and brand-aligned opening execution
- Coordinate complete project lifecycle including concept definition, timeline management, and operational readiness across design, retail, marketing, procurement, finance, and HR teams
- Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to define F&B concepts, menus, equipment layouts, uniforms, operational materials, and tableware specifications
- Contribute to business model definition for each project—direct versus indirect management—and support licensing and permitting processes with relevant authorities
- Ensure operational readiness of new locations through staff onboarding coordination, supplier management, and implementation of service standards consistent with brand values
- Monitor performance of existing locations through financial and operational trend analysis; identify corrective actions and improvement initiatives to align results with budget targets
- Develop and maintain advanced Excel-based reporting systems including budget tracking, forecasts, business plans, store productivity analysis, operational cost monitoring, pricing analysis, and KPI tracking
- Collaborate on annual F&B strategy development and support preparation of operational and financial budgets covering capex, staffing, rent, and food costs
- Prepare analytical materials, dashboards, and presentations for strategic meetings and business reviews to inform management decision-making
- Support development and implementation of special brand projects for Prada and Miu Miu, ensuring F&B initiatives align with retail strategies and brand positioning
Qualifications
- Proven experience in operations management within hospitality or F&B sector
- Demonstrated expertise in project management with a track record of successfully managing new openings
- Solid knowledge of F&B business models, financial analysis, and operational KPIs
- Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis, budgeting, business planning, forecasting, and reporting
- Strong capability to analyze operational and financial data to support strategic decision-making
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills
- Fluency in English and Italian; additional language skills are valued
Skills
Experience
Proven experience in operations management within the hospitality or F&B sector, with demonstrated expertise in managing new openings from concept through implementation. The candidate should possess a track record of coordinating cross-functional teams and implementing operational standards across multiple locations.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
This position is based in Milano, Lombardy, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 35,000 to EUR 45,000 per annum.
Culture
Marchesi 1824 fosters a culture where history and tradition meet creativity and innovation. The team is passionate about delivering excellence and quality, ensuring a unique customer experience while embodying the values of the Prada Group and Fondazione Prada.
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