Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Thwaites; Fareham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% wage access (Stream)

Tips paid monthly

Free gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

28 days annual leave

Discounted accommodation, food anddrin

Pension and life assurance

Long service awards

Job summary

Thwaites is seeking a passionate Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to lead the F&B operations across restaurant, bar, room service, conferences and events. You will coach the team, manage budgets, drive guest satisfaction and upsell, while delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The role offers opportunities for development within our growing portfolio of properties and events, with a focus on delivering memorable experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in high-end hospitality environments.
• Proven ability to manage diverse F&B operations.
• Strong leadership and customer-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Support management in running restaurant, bar, room service, conferences and events.
• Lead daily briefings and ensure cross-department communication.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences with quality and consistency.
• Inspire and coach the F&B team to high standards.
• Monitor budgets, stock, and labour costs; drive upselling.
• Foster a culture of warm hospitality and professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Cost control

Revenue growth

Guest service

Event management

Upselling

Job description

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to work alongside the management team to lead and elevate our hospitality experience across all food and beverage outlets, including our restaurant, bar, room service, conference and events events. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving commercial success.

An excellent opportunity for a restaurant, conference or bar manager seeking to expand their expertise and gain exposure to the wider Food & Beverage operation.

Your Day to Day:

• Support the management team in running all F&B departments across all 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 a culture of warm hospitality and high standards.
• Monitor budgets, stock control, and labour costs while driving sales through upselling and promotions.

Who We’re Looking For:

You’ll have proven experience managing in high-end hospitality, whether that be in a restaurant, bar or running events, in a management role. We’re looking for someone who is a natural leader with a sharp eye for detail and a genuine love for guest service. You’ll be a confident leader who is calm, confident and solutions-focused — even when the pressure’s on. A leader who is has excellent communication and people management skills.

You'll be commercially minded with a focus on cost control and revenue growth and have a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires working a variety of shifts across either restaurant, bar, conference or events, so flexibility is key, along with professionalism and a sense of fun!

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A fun environment where you will receive training and support to develop and progress
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• Tips paid monthly
• Free gym membership and discounted spa treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
• Pension and life assurance
• Long service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends or family

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