Food & Beverage Manager - Luxury Estate, North Devon

Food & Beverage Manager - Luxury Country Estate, North Devon

Salary: £40,000 + 15% Performance Bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and hands‑on Food & Beverage Manager to join a luxury countryside hotel and estate in the heart of North Devon.

This is a fantastic chance to take ownership of a diverse food and beverage operation within a highly regarded destination property, renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences, outstanding hospitality, and quality‑led dining.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of all food and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional service standards, strong financial performance, and a positive, engaged team culture.

• Lead and inspire the Food & Beverage team across restaurant, bar, events, and guest service operations.
• Drive service excellence and ensure consistently high guest satisfaction scores.
• Manage labour costs, payroll, stock control, and departmental budgets.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Chef and wider management team to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain high‑performing team members.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Support the delivery of weddings, private events, and seasonal hospitality initiatives.

• Previous experience as a Food & Beverage Manager or Senior F&B Leader within a quality hotel, resort, or luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, costs, and profitability.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• A natural leader with excellent communication and people‑management skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with in luxury, boutique, or destination hospitality would be highly advantageous.