Food & Beverage Manager

The Hotel

Set within a beautifully restored former Magistrates’ Court dating back to 1905,
The Dixon, Tower Bridge - Autograph Collection is a boutique lifestyle hotel that seamlessly blends historic character with contemporary design. Located moments from Tower Bridge, the hotel features 193 stylish bedrooms, a vibrant restaurant and bar, and a strong connection to the local community.

As part of Autograph Collection by Marriott
, The Dixon celebrates individuality, craftsmanship, and storytelling, creating memorable experiences for every guest.

• Staff rate across all Marriott brands and across the Dominus hotel portfolio
• Your Inspirational Stay – a night in the hotel and enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast with a plus one (T&C's apply)
• Additional annual leave entitlement based on length of service
• Impact Day – a paid day to support your charity of choice
• Development opportunity across the Dominus hotels portfolio, including Marriott and Hilton brands
• Staff events and recognition schemes
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Season Travel Ticket Loan
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Refer A Friend Scheme – get rewarded when they join the team
• A collaborative team culture where people thrive together and a place where you can be your true authentic self

As Food & Beverage Manager, you will lead all Food & Beverage operations across the hotel, including the Restaurant, Bar, Café and Meetings & Events. Working closely with the Hotel Manager and Executive Head Chef, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, developing high-performing teams, driving commercial success and ensuring the highest standards of quality, service and compliance across all outlets.

This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring a strong operational presence, commercial awareness and a passion for hospitality.

• Lead, coach and develop the Food & Beverage team.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training and succession planning across all outlets.
• Drive exceptional guest experiences and consistently high service standards.
• Monitor guest feedback and implement actions to continuously improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with all brand standards, health & safety, food safety, allergen and licensing requirements.
• Manage labour, payroll, food and beverage costs in line with budget and business targets.
• Deliver revenue growth through effective sales initiatives, promotions and outlet visibility.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing and Revenue teams to maximise business opportunities.
• Oversee stock control, purchasing processes and inventory management.
• Analyse departmental performance and implement strategies to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Lead departmental meetings, communicate business objectives and ensure alignment across all teams.

• Previous experience as a Food & Beverage Manager, Restaurant General Manager or similar leadership role within a hotel or multi-outlet hospitality environment.
• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing large teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, payroll, stock control and departmental profitability.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, health & safety, allergen management and licensing requirements.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and creating a positive team culture.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a hands‑on approach to leadership.

• Experience overseeing Meetings & Events operations.
• Experience with in a branded hotel environment.
• Knowledge of systems such as Micros, Fourth or similar hospitality platforms.
• Hospitality qualification or degree.

If you are passionate about hospitality, people development and driving exceptional guest experiences, we would love to hear from you.