Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Thwaites; Fareham; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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)

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Cost control

Sales/Upselling

Team management

Descripción del empleo

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to lead and elevate our hospitality experience across all outlets, including our restaurant, bar, room service, and 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.

Your Day to Day:

• Support the Managmenet 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