Food and Beverage Manager

Overview
We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and driven Food & Beverage Manager to lead a prestigious, high-quality hospitality operation. This is a hands-on leadership role within a refined, service-led environment, responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences across all food and beverage outlets.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in fine dining and a high level of wine knowledge, with the ability to lead a team to consistently deliver outstanding standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing food & beverage team within a luxury environment
Deliver exceptional, detail-driven service standards with a strong focus on fine dining
Oversee day-to-day operations across restaurant, bar, private dining, and events
Maintain and elevate a premium wine offering, ensuring excellent presentation, pairing, and upselling
Manage budgets, control costs, and drive overall commercial performance
Monitor guest satisfaction, responding proactively to feedback and maintaining an exceptional reputation
Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food hygiene, and licensing regulations
Continuously enhance the overall guest journey, introducing refined and innovative service initiatives

About You

Proven experience in a senior Food & Beverage management role within a fine dining or luxury hospitality environment
Strong and confident knowledge of high-level wines is essential, including wine service and food pairing
A polished, professional leader with the ability to inspire and develop teams
Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for delivering a premium guest experience
Commercially minded, with experience managing budgets, KPIs, and performance targets
Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills

Experience & Skills

Solid background in high-end restaurant or food & beverage operations
Experience working within fine dining establishments with a focus on quality and service excellence
Confident in leading wine service and supporting team training and development in this area
Calm, composed, and adaptable in a fast-paced yet detail-focused environment
Hands-on leadership style with a strong guest-first mindset

What's on Offer

Full-time, permanent position
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Staff food and drink discounts
Employee benefits scheme
Free on-site parking

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job