Food and Beverage Manager

The Role We’re looking for an experienced and highly organised Food & Beverage Manager to lead our restaurant, bar, and banqueting operations. You’ll be responsible for ensuring exceptional service standards across all food and beverage areas, managing a motivated team, and delivering a seamless experience for every guest. From planning staffing rotas and overseeing compliance to driving operational efficiency and guest satisfaction, this is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, high-standard environment. What You’ll Be Doing Managing day-to-day operations of the hotel’s bars, restaurant, and banqueting facilities. Leading, training, and motivating the food and beverage team to deliver outstanding service. Planning and managing staffing rotas to meet business needs. Maintaining compliance with licensing laws, food hygiene, and health & safety regulations. Overseeing stock control, ordering, and cost management. Coordinating with kitchen and events teams to ensure seamless service during weddings and functions. Monitoring guest satisfaction and addressing any issues promptly. Implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures. Assisting with budgeting and financial performance monitoring. Identifying opportunities for operational improvements. About You You’ll be a hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. Highly organised and calm under pressure, you’ll thrive in a busy, high-standard environment. We’re looking for someone who is: Experienced in managing food and beverage operations in a hotel setting. A confident communicator and team leader. Highly organised with excellent time management skills. IT-savvy and quick to learn new systems. Flexible, enthusiastic, and a true team player. Why Join Us? Be part of an exciting new era for The Villa with significant investment and growth plans. Work in a stunning setting with a passionate and supportive team. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits, plus opportunities for career development.