F&B Manager

At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• An additional day's leave for your birthday
• Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• Course Sponsorship
• 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wagestream - choose how and when you get paid
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social and wellness events and activities all year round
• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year

And much much more!

The Milner York is a stylish and welcoming hotel in the heart of York, known for its warm hospitality, dedicated team, and unforgettable guest experiences. As part of a vibrant and passionate group, we pride ourselves on creating a workplace where everyone can grow, belong, and be proud to deliver the best-loved stay in the city.

We’re looking for an experienced Food & Beverage leader who wants to make their mark.

The Milner York is looking for a commercially astute, forward-thinking and highly proactive Food & Beverage Manager to lead our F&B operation and take it to the next level.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable setting strategy, analysing performance and stepping into service. You will lead from the front, coach your management team and turn ideas into measurable results.

You will have responsibility for our retail F&B operation across three distinct outlets, leading F&B managers, supervisors and the wider team.

A beautiful space overlooking our grounds, currently offering afternoon tea in a luxurious and relaxed setting. The opportunity is to develop the Garden Room into an experience guests actively seek out - creating reasons to visit, return and recommend us.

A dining experience centred around local produce, seasonal menus and a carefully considered drinks offering. The focus is on developing the proposition, increasing covers, growing average spend and establishing Peaches as a destination for both hotel guests and the local market.

A vibrant destination bar with an exciting cocktail menu and strong selection of drinks and beers. There is significant opportunity to increase footfall, grow spend and build an experience that becomes a destination in its own right.

We are not looking for someone who simply manages rotas, checks reports and waits for the next day’s numbers.

• Leads from the front and gets involved in service.
• Spends time in the operation, talks to guests and understands what is really happening.
• Spots opportunities and turns them into action.
• Challenges the status quo and looks for better ways of working.
• Coaches managers and creates energy, ownership and accountability.
• Understands that commercial performance comes from creating experiences people want to buy.

You will take ownership of the commercial performance of the F&B operation, with a clear focus on:

• Increasing F&B revenue, profitability and contribution.
• Identifying new revenue streams and commercial opportunities.
• Increasing covers, average spend and spend per head.
• Dri…