Food & Beverage Manager

Food & Beverage Manager – Ettington Park Hotel

Location:

Ettington, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 8BU

Salary: £40,900 per annum+ service charge + excellent colleague benefits

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | 5 days out of 7

Tucked within a secluded Shakespearian landscape, Ettington Park Hotel & Spa offers a truly extraordinary place to grow your hospitality career. This Neo-Gothic masterpiece, set within 40 acres of parkland and woodland near Stratford-upon-Avon, blends dramatic architecture with discreet luxury - creating a workplace that is as inspiring as it is unique.

As part of our team, you’ll help bring the hotel’s rich heritage and quiet elegance to life for every guest. From welcoming visitors who come to explore our manicured gardens and historic ivy-clad ruins, to supporting the fine dining experience where candlelight, our personalised service, with an emphasis on service excellence & consistency, and menus celebrating the best of British provenance take centre stage, your role will help shape moments our guests never forget.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone’s stay, Ettington Park Hotel & Spa offers an inspiring place to grow your career.

As a Food & Beverage Manager at Ettington Park Hotel, you will be responsible for delivering an exceptional food and beverage experience across all hotel outlets, ensuring the highest standards of service, quality, and guest satisfaction. You will lead by example, overseeing the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, bar, lounge, room service, and events, while ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for every guest.

Your role will focus on supporting, motivating, and developing the food and beverage team through training, coaching, and inspirational leadership. You will be responsible for managing staffing levels, driving service excellence, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities also include managing budgets and costs, monitoring stock levels, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and working closely with other departments to deliver outstanding events and dining experiences. The successful candidate will be passionate about hospitality, commercially aware, and committed to maintaining Ettington Parks's reputation for excellence in luxury hospitality.

This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business.

• A competitive salary of £40,800 plus a share of service charge.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
• Ongoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Complimentary spa and gym access (
  * restrictions apply at some venues).
• Free onsite parking (where applicable).
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
• Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
• Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation…