Assistant F&B Manager

Leonardo Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms

Company-wide recognition scheme

Thank You Week

Ongoing job-related training

Job summary

Leonardo Hotels is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to support strategic F&B initiatives and daily operations across our properties. You will partner with the Head of Department to motivate teams, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and uphold the hotel’s service standards.

This role requires ambassadorial presence for the Leonardo Hotels estate, with a focus on respect, dignity, and fairness.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily F&B operations and service delivery to guests.
• Lead by example and maintain high team morale on the floor.
• Collaborate with Head of Department to motivate and develop team.
• Support events and drive memorable guest experiences across shifts.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Guest service

Event coordination

Job description

The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager will support the strategic initiatives and objectives of the Food & Beverage department, as well as supervising day to day operations. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel. You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness.

You’ll be the backbone of the team as Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, as you’ll be working with your Head of Department to motivate the team, ensuring that all guests have memorable experiences with us. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! You’ll be managing daily operations, supervising service delivery and inspiring a vibrant team to exceed our guests' expectations.

If you're our ideal Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, you will:

• Lead by example and let your personality shine through
• Be creative and bring ideas to the table
• Organise and support during events to help create those memorable moments
• Keep the team morale high, especially when things get busy!
• Be visible on the floor, so that the team knows you've got their backs
• Support the Food and Beverage Manager with management of the wider team: this could include reviews and coffee catch ups

Some of the perks you could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual-regardless of background, identity, or lived experience-is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Whether you join the NYX team, a Limited Edition or a Leonardo Hotel, you're part of the Leonardo Hotels community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!