Food and Beverage manager

Food & Beverage Operations Manager Premium Hotel | Bedfordshire Full-Time £45,000 per year 5 OUT 7 DAYS 42.5 HOURS PER WEEK 28 DAYS HOLIDAY Are you an experienced Food & Beverage leader with a passion for exceptional service, premium hospitality, and building high-performing teams? A prestigious hotel in Bedfordshire is seeking a talented Food & Beverage Operations Manager to elevate its restaurant, bar, and event operations to the next level.

This is a standout opportunity for a driven hospitality professional who thrives in a refined, guest-focused environment and wants to shape a truly memorable F&B offering. Why This Role Stands Out You'll be joining a hotel that prides itself on quality, character, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. The culture is built on:
Teamwork - Positive, collaborative leadership Professionalism - Consistently exceeding guest expectations Efficiency - Working smarter together Quality - Empowering teams to deliver excellence Friendliness - Bringing warmth and personality to every interaction The hotel is also committed to strong industry values, including career development, community engagement, and fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace.

Key Responsibilities Oversee daily operations across all F&B outlets Recruit, train, and inspire a diverse team of supervisors, bartenders, and waiting staff Maintain exceptional service standards and manage guest feedback Drive revenue through upselling, innovation, and market awareness Manage budgets, stock control, and cost efficiencies Ensure full compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and public health policies Collaborate effectively with other hotel departments Develop and deliver training to uphold brand standards Promote safe working practices and lead by example Ideal Candidate Profile Proven experience in Food & Beverage management (premium or luxury hospitality preferred) A confident, inspiring leader who builds strong, motivated teams Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive sales and profitability Calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences Hands-on, proactive, and committed to operational excellence Benefits Employee discounts on food and beverage and accommodation across the group Access to an employee benefit scheme offering hundreds of discounts on high street shopping, gym memberships, cinemas, will writing, cycle to work scheme and various others.

Salary Sacrifice Pension Virtual Online GP Service Employee of the Month recognition award scheme with an annual trip for all Employees of the Month and a cash sum for the Employee of the Year Free and confidential 24-hour staff assistance help line, supporting employee's mental wellbeing Long service recognition and rewards. End of year party Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.