Food & Beverage Operations Manager
Premium Hotel | Bedfordshire Full‑Time
£45,000 per year
5 OUT 7 DAYS
42.5 HOURS PER WEEK
28 DAYS HOLIDAY
Are you an experienced Food & Beverage leader with a passion for exceptional service, premium hospitality, and building high‑performing teams? A prestigious hotel in Bedfordshire is seeking a talented Food & Beverage Operations Manager to elevate its restaurant, bar, and event operations to the next level.
This is a standout opportunity for a driven hospitality professional who thrives in a refined, guest‑focused environment and wants to shape a truly memorable F&B offering.
Why This Role Stands Out
You'll be joining a hotel that prides itself on quality, character, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. The culture is built on:
- Teamwork - Positive, collaborative leadership
- Professionalism - Consistently exceeding guest expectations
- Efficiency - Working smarter together
- Quality - Empowering teams to deliver excellence
- Friendliness - Bringing warmth and personality to every interaction
The hotel is also committed to strong industry values, including career development, community engagement, and fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations across all F&B outlets
- Recruit, train, and inspire a diverse team of supervisors, bartenders, and waiting staff
- Maintain exceptional service standards and manage guest feedback
- Drive revenue through upselling, innovation, and market awareness
- Manage budgets, stock control, and cost efficiencies
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and public health policies
- Collaborate effectively with other hotel departments
- Develop and deliver training to uphold brand standards
- Promote safe working practices and lead by example
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in Food & Beverage management (premium or luxury hospitality preferred)
- A confident, inspiring leader who builds strong, motivated teams
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive sales and profitability
- Calm, solutions‑focused approach under pressure
- Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences
- Hands‑on, proactive, and committed to operational excellence
Benefits
- Employee discounts on food and beverage and accommodation across the group
- Access to an employee benefit scheme offering hundreds of discounts on high street shopping, gym memberships, cinemas, will writing, cycle to work scheme and various others.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension
- Virtual Online GP Service
- Employee of the Month recognition award scheme with an annual trip for all Employees of the Month and a cash sum for the Employee of the Year
- Free and confidential 24-hour staff assistance help line, supporting employee's mental wellbeing
- Long service recognition and rewards.
- End of year party
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