F&B Operational Excellence Project Manager

WHO WE ARE Avolta is the world’s leading travel experience player. With a traveler-centric philosophy and a geographically diverse network, the travel retail and F&B company addresses the needs of up to 2.3 billion passengers each year, with 5,500 outlets in more than 75 countries across six continents. Guided by their Destination 2027 strategy and boosted by their recent combination with travel F&B giant Autogrill, the company is well positioned to realize their ambition to create a Travel Experience Revolution through their many locations at airports, motorways, cruise lines, seaports and railway stations amongst others. RESPONSIBILITIES Operational Excellence Development and implementation of operational improvement projects Definition of operational standards in collaboration with operations and training team Cross-departmental coordination for product launches/changes Product Cost Oversight Across the Chain of Establishments Analysis and control of product margins in the establishments Optimization proposals through the implementation of improvement procedures and negotiation with external partners Management of Cross-Functional Projects Development of implementation projects aimed at improving operational and service processes in establishments. Ensure compliance with current regulations and standards in coordination with the quality department through the development of action plans. Support for New Openings Menu engineering: cross-departmental coordination (Company Centers of Excellence, R&D, and local teams). Cross-departmental management of opening timelines and deliverables tracking. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Solid experience in organized foodservice operations: point of sale, dining area, kitchen, staff and inventory management. Broad knowledge in areas such as quality, innovation, procurement, and lo gistics.Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented profile. Personal skills: assertiveness, flexibility, energy, resilience, and empathy.Results and execution-oriented. Proficiency in office and project planning tools. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience leading teams without direct hierarchical authority. Ability to work in demanding and fast-paced enviroments Desirable: Additional languages besides English. International experience in multicultural environments. Interest in gastronomy and consumer trends in the sector.

Location: Madrid, Community of Madrid, ES

Posted Date: 10/25/2025