Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Buckinghamshire Golf Club; Denham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Access to golf Facilities (Mon-Thu)

Complimentary on-site parking

Discounted employee rates at Arora

Food & beverage discounts

Christmas gifts and employee parties

Introduce a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Merlin Entertainments discounts

Taste Card

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Golf Club is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to oversee luxury hotel F&B operations, ensuring warm, welcoming service and adherence to brand standards.

You will assist the F&B Manager, lead a service-focused team, monitor guest satisfaction, manage budgets, and support financial targets across the division.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and budgeting experience in hospitality.
• Understanding of financial aspects including budgeting and P&L.
• Analytical and organisational skills to manage operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Food and Beverage Manager in all duties.
• Lead by example and foster team dynamics to meet brand standards.
• Monitor service standards and financial results, initiating corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Profit & Loss

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Guest satisfaction

Team coaching

Education

Hospitality Management degree

Tools

POS systems

Inventory systems

Job description

About us...

The Buckinghamshire, West London’s finest Golf Estate & Country House, is a contemporary members’ club for discerning golfers and their families just 15 miles from Notting Hill.

Home to the Ladies European Tour and nestled on the green banks of the River Colne, our championship hosting golf course and exquisitely renovated 17th century house with bedrooms is a naturally beautiful destination for business and pleasure, where members delight in being expected.

A bit about what you will do...

The Assistant Food and Beverage Manager in our luxury hotel assist with managing the Food and Beverage operations, ensuring the team delivers warm, welcoming and exceptional service that consistently exceeds guests’ expectations.

• Assists the Food and Beverage Manager in all aspects of their duties.
• Lead by example and foster team dynamics to ensure the team remain focused on meeting guests’ needs and brand standards.
• Monitor the performance and service standards of the division through analysis of guest feedback and financial results, initiating corrective action as needed.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual operating budget and manage departmental budgets to ensure targets and objectives are met.
• Ensure the security of all financial transactions.
• Ensure monthly stock takes are being completed, evaluated, and appropriate action is taken.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Ensure the Food and Beverage team are properly trained, certified and equipped to effectively carry out their work.
• Address guest concerns appropriately, solicit feedback, and build relationships to drive continuous improvement in guest satisfaction.
• Deputise in the Food and Beverage Managers’ absence.

More about you...

• Strong leadership and motivational abilities.
• Full understanding of financial aspects, budgeting and profit and loss.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to use initiative in challenging situations and under pressure.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs.
• Excellent attention to detail and drive to maintain high standards.
• Proven experience in managing, coaching, challenging, and developing teams.
• Approachable and positive manner with a “can do” attitude.
• A smart and professional appearance.
• Proven track record in a similar position within a 5-star hotel.
• Excellent standard of English, both written and spoken.
• Comprehensive user of point of sale and inventory systems.
• Hospitality Management degree preferred.
• Experience of working with brand standards.

• Salary – Competitive

  Butthere’smore...
• Free meals on duty.
• Access to golf Facilities (Monday to Thursday)
• Complimentary on-site parking is available whilst on duty.
• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
• Food and beverage discounts.
• Christmas gifts and employee parties
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Cycle 2 work scheme.
• UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.
• Taste card.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Wage stream.
• Employeeassistanceprogramme.
• Long service recognition award.

Grow with us...

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.

Compensation: To be discussed