Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

WSH Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Birthday off

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave

Pension

Life insurance

Free meals

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Training and development

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Oxford is seeking an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager to lead luxury service at the Global Leadership Centre. You will drive excellence in dining experiences and mentor a high-performing team in a premium setting.

The role focuses on elevating the F&B proposition across the campus, delivering flawless service for VIP guests and international visitors, while upholding five-star standards and a culture of hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience in five-star hotel, luxury restaurant, or similar high-end venue.
• Passion for luxury service and exceptional guest experiences.
• Proven leadership to inspire and develop teams.
• Attention to impeccable standards and detail.
• Confident with senior stakeholders and VIP guests.
• Hands-on leadership, calm under pressure.
• Desire to elevate standards and create memorable moments.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Operations Manager, elevate and define the food and beverage proposition across the campus, drawing on your experience from premium hospitality environments to create memorable dining experiences, impeccable service standards and a culture of excellence.
• Collaborate with colleagues across service areas to deliver a seamless and sophisticated guest journey that reflects the highest standards of hospitality.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Stakeholder engagement

Five-star hospitality

Team development

Job description

Company Description

BaxterStorey, we understand that true hospitality is an art. Every interaction is an opportunity to create unforgettable moments, and we are seeking an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager who shares our commitment to excellence, attention to detail and personalised service.

We are looking for a hospitality leader who has honed their craft within luxury environments and thrives on exceeding the expectations of discerning guests. You will bring the professionalism, polish and passion synonymous with five-star service whilst inspiring your team to deliver flawless experiences at every opportunity.

Title: Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Location: Oxford

Salary: £45k

Benefits

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays


• Plus your birthday off


• 3 volunteering days


• 3 days grandparent leave


• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave


• Secondary carer leave


• Wedding/commitment day leave


• Free meals on shift


• Bespoke training and development opportunities


• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels


• Pension and life insurance


• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema


• Wellbeing hub


• Access to employee assistance programme


• Cycle to work scheme

Are you an accomplished hospitality professional from a five-star hotel, luxury restaurant, private members' club or premium events venue? Do you have a passion for delivering world-class guest experiences whilst leading high-performing teams to exceptional standards? If so, we would love to hear from you.

About the Opportunity

The Global Leadership Centre (GLC) is situated in the heart of Oxford on a stunning riverside site overlooking the River Thames. This flagship opening in Autumn 2026 represents a unique opportunity to be part of an exceptional hospitality destination designed to welcome senior leaders and international guests from around the world.

We have enjoyed a long-standing partnership with this prestigious global client, and we are seeking an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager with a proven background in luxury hospitality to play a pivotal role in shaping the guest experience from day one.

Job Description

Working closely with the Operations Manager, you will help elevate and define the food and beverage proposition across the campus, drawing on your experience from premium hospitality environments to create memorable dining experiences, impeccable service standards and a culture of excellence. You will collaborate with colleagues across all service areas to deliver a seamless and sophisticated guest journey that reflects the very highest standards of hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience within a five-star hotel, luxury restaurant, premium events venue, private members' club or similar high-end hospitality environment


• A genuine passion for luxury service and exceptional guest experiences


• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach and develop high-performing teams


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining impeccable standards


• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, VIP guests and international visitors


• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to remain calm, professional and solution-focused in a demanding environment


• A desire to continuously elevate standards and create memorable moments for every guest

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

BaxterStorey Values

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up‑beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

EEO/DEI Statement

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.