Assistant F&B Manager: Lead Teams to Elevate Guests

Thwaites; Fareham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream - access up to 40% of wages

Tips paid monthly

Free gym membership

Discounted spa treatments

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

28 days annual leave (rising to 33)

Discounted accommodation, food and饮

Pension and life assurance

Long service awards (free meals and)

Job summary

Thwaites in Fareham is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to lead our restaurant, bar, room service and events, delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving commercial success.

You will oversee F&B operations across outlets, lead briefings, coach the team, manage costs and upsell opportunities, and work flexibly across shifts to maintain standards and guest satisfaction. This role offers progression within a dynamic hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end hospitality management across restaurant, bar, events or conferences.
• Strong leadership with attention to detail and guest service excellence.
• Commercial mindset with focus on cost control and revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Support the Management team in running all F&B departments across properties: restaurant, bar, room service, conferences, events, pub service.
• Lead daily briefings and ensure smooth communication across departments.
• Deliver outstanding guest experiences with a focus on quality, consistency and service excellence.
• Lead and inspire the food & beverage team.
• Drive operational excellence, compliance and guest satisfaction.
• Coach and develop your team, fostering warm hospitality and high standards.
• Monitor budgets, stock control and labour costs while driving sales through upselling and promotions.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Cost control

Sales/Upselling

Team management

Job description

Thwaites in Fareham is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to lead our restaurant, bar, room service and events, delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving commercial success.

You will oversee F&B operations across outlets, lead briefings, coach the team, manage costs and upsell opportunities, and work flexibly across shifts to maintain standards and guest satisfaction. This role offers progression within a dynamic hospitality group.