Food & Beverage Manager
Food and drink sit at the heart of the guest experience, with a refined yet relaxed approach to hospitality and an ambitious restaurant offering centred around exceptional seasonal produce. Alongside restaurant service, the operation encompasses afternoon tea, Sunday lunch, private dining and special occasions, creating a varied and engaging Food and Beverage environment.
The successful Food & Beverage Manager will be a visible, hands on leader who combines polished service standards with genuine warmth and personality. You will take ownership of the day to day Food and Beverage operation, developing the team, maintaining exceptional standards and working closely with the kitchen and senior management to continually enhance the guest experience.
Food & Beverage Manager Ideal Profile:
- Strong Food and Beverage management experience gained within a luxury hotel, quality restaurant or similarly high standard hospitality environment
- A genuine passion for outstanding hospitality with the ability to balance refined service standards with a warm and personable approach
- Confident leadership skills with a supportive and nurturing approach to training, motivating and developing a Food and Beverage team
- Strong knowledge of restaurant service, wines, beverages and the wider guest journey within a quality focused operation
- Commercially aware with an understanding of stock control, labour management, costs and departmental performance
- Highly organised and composed under pressure with excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
Benefits:
- Excellent salary package with additional gratuities
- Opportunity to lead Food and Beverage within a prestigious AA Red Star hotel
- Work alongside an ambitious culinary and senior management team
- Be part of an award winning dining operation with a strong focus on seasonal British produce
- Excellent opportunities for continued professional development and career progression
- Work within one of the UK’s most renowned luxury hospitality destinations
Food & Beverage Manager Responsibilities:
- Lead the day to day Food and Beverage operation, ensuring consistently high standards of service across the restaurant and wider dining experiences
- Manage, motivate and develop the Food and Beverage team through effective leadership, training and regular support
- Work closely with the kitchen and senior management team to create a seamless relationship between front and back of house
- Take a visible presence during service, engaging with guests, anticipating their needs and ensuring every experience feels personal and memorable
- Oversee rotas, stock management, ordering, departmental controls and operational performance while maintaining quality and efficiency
- Continually review service standards and the guest journey, identifying opportunities to strengthen the Food and Beverage offering and further elevate the hotel experience
