Assistant F&B Operations Manager Restaurant

InterContinental Hotels Group; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious hotel chain as an Assistant F&B Operations Manager at a distinguished restaurant in London. Responsible for overseeing service and administrative operations, you'll lead a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and team development while benefiting from competitive pay and generous perks.

Benefits

£37,492 per annum plus service charge

31 days holiday each year, increasing up to a maximum of 33 days

Free meals on duty

Professional career development programs

50% discount in F&B outlets

Exclusive discounts from over 15,000 stores

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a manager in a 4 or 5 Star hotel restaurant or high-end restaurant.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a busy, service-driven operation.
• Fully flexible availability, able to work shifts from 12:00 to 00:00.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily service alongside the Head of Department.
• Manage team scheduling, payroll input, and compliance documentation.
• Support in employee relations, training, and performance management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Assistant F&B Operations Manager Restaurant

Hotel: London Park Lane (LONHB), One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, W1J 7QY

At InterContinental London Park Lane, we are currently looking for Assistant F&B Operations Manager (Restaurant)to join our team in Theo Randall’s award-winning Italian Restaurant, with an immediate start!

Welcome to InterContinental London Park Lane

Located at one of the capital's most prestigious addresses, where the late Queen Elizabeth II once resided. Our hotel redefines traditional luxury, offering a blend of modernity and flexible sophistication in the heart of Mayfair. Inspired by its scenic views overlooking two Royal Parks, our establishment boasts elegant natural interiors and award-winning seasonal cuisine.

We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant F&B Operations Manager (Restaurant)with a passion for hands-on service to support the day-to-day operations of Theo Randall at the InterContinental. This role requires a leader with a strong presence on the restaurant floor, someone who thrives in service and works closely with the senior management team to maintain the high standards expected of a premium London restaurant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support daily service alongside the Head of Department, with a strong presence on the restaurant floor.
• Manage and coordinate administrative tasks, including team scheduling, payroll input, and compliance documentation.
• Support in employee relations (ER), training, and performance management, ensuring consistent team development.
• Contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and cost control, working closely with the leadership team.
• Ensure seamless communication between front and back of house teams.
• Drive exceptional guest experiences through attentive, proactive service.
• Effectively communicate guest feedback to key stakeholders
• Assist with implementation of periodical promotions and new menu launches in collaboration with the culinary team.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a manager in a 4 or 5 Star hotel restaurant or high-end restaurant environment gained within London.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a busy, service-driven operation.
• Comfortable with both front-of-house service and back-of-house admin responsibilities
• Fully flexible with availability – must be able to work any shift within the 12:00–00:00 window, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills

We are part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a portfolio of 19 brands worldwide - which means global opportunities! Our Assistant F&B Operations Manager(Restaurant) enjoys a range of benefits including:

• £37,492 per annum plus service charge, paid overtime,and other great IHG perks!
• 31 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days(Pro Rated)
• Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• We provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance.
• Free meals on duty
• Professional career development with our IHG Leadership programs
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• 50% discount in our F&B outlets
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Exclusive local discounts at Hard Rock Café, The Backroom Bar, El Pirata to name a few!
• Most importantly, we’ll help you grow and develop you as an individual and inspireincredible.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days.

Please click ‘apply’ now!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Who we are

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

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