Assistant F&B Manager

Glasgow Argyle Hotel, Signature Collection by Best Western; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality establishment in Glasgow is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant F&B Manager to oversee restaurant, bar, and room service operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in food and beverage management, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences. This role offers competitive benefits, including employee discounts and wellbeing support, in a dynamic environment aimed at service excellence.

Benefits

Employee discounts on hotel rates

Shopping discounts

Eye care benefits

Counseling sessions

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing podcasts and tips

Qualifications

• Solid background in restaurant, bar, or room service operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and motivate team.
• Proactive attitude with desire to develop management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in driving revenue growth and overseeing department operations.
• Provide guidance and motivation to the team.
• Ensure every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Budget management

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Job description

Assistant F&B Manager

Glasgow Argyle Hotel, Signature Collection by Best Western

The Opportunity

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced hospitality professional ready to support the leadership of our Food & Beverage operations? We’re looking for an Assistant F&B Manager who is passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences and can confidently oversee our restaurant, bar, and room service operations.

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Support Operational Excellence : Assist in driving revenue growth, managing budgets, and overseeing labour and payroll within the F&B department.
• Lead and Inspire : Provide guidance and motivation to our food and beverage team, helping to develop their skills and maintain high standards of service.
• Enhance Guest Experience : Ensure every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience, contributing to our reputation as a leading F&B destination in the local area.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24 / 7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition

Ideal Candidate

• Bring Hands-On Experience : Have a solid background in restaurant, bar, or room service operations, with a strong understanding of day-to-day service delivery and team coordination.
• Show Leadership Potential : Demonstrate the ability to lead by example, motivate others, and take initiative in driving service standards and team performance.
• Be Eager to Grow : Ready to take on more responsibility, with a proactive attitude and a desire to develop into a confident and capable manager.
• Understand the Guest Journey : Passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
• Be Organised and Reliable : Able to manage time effectively, support scheduling and payroll processes, and contribute to the smooth running of the department.
• Communicate Clearly : Comfortable engaging with both guests and team members, with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
• Be Results-Focused : Willing to learn about budgeting and revenue management, and contribute ideas to improve efficiency and profitability.

Hotel

The Glasgow Hotel, part of the Signature Collection by Best Western, seamlessly blends old and new architecture, making it a standout on the Glasgow skyline near the River Clyde, right in the heart of vibrant Glasgow.

Just seconds from junction 19 of the M8, 300 meters from Anderston railway station, and less than a mile from both Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street train stations, the hotel is ideally located.

The hotel features 141 bedrooms, including 16 family rooms and 12 self-catering studio apartments. It also offers six meeting rooms with a capacity for up to 160 delegates, an indoor 15-meter swimming pool, a gym, and beauty treatment rooms

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.