ASSISTANT FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER

Woolley Grange; Woolley Grange; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Birthday day off

Early Pay

Cycle to work

Health & wellbeing service

Life Assurance

Maternity/Paternity

Volunteer day off

LFH Discount Hub

Discounts on meals

Hotel stays discounts

Job summary

Woolley Grange Hotel in Wiltshire is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to lead day-to-day restaurant operations within a new, beautifully refurbished setting.

You will supervise and train the team, collaborate with the kitchen, manage guest inquiries, and help drive service standards while supporting budget and marketing efforts.

This permanent role is 45 hours per week, including weekends, with a salary up to £36,000 plus generous service charge and benefits.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with team development focus.
• Knowledge of current industry trends and food safety standards.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced family environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Supervising and training staff to deliver exceptional service.
• Collaborate with kitchen for timely food orders.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback.
• Manage inventory and stock levels.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Assist in marketing and promotions.
• Monitor financial performance and assist budget management.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Team development

Multitasking

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Bar & Restaurant - Woolley Grange Hotel

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum plus service charge and benefits

About Us

Woolley Grange, part of Luxury Family Hotels, has just reopened its doors following a beautiful refurbishment. Join us as an Assistant F&B Manager and help shape the next chapter of this much‑loved Wiltshire retreat.

Position Overview

We are now seeking a talented and dedicated Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a visionary individual to set their own standards within a brand new beautiful environment.

Your role will involve supporting the management team in day‑to‑day operations of the restaurant, encouraging your team members, taking and delivering guests orders, anticipating guests needs and always going the extra mile.

If you have a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences, we want to hear from you!

This a permanent role, at 45 hours per week (including weekends), with an annual salary of up to £36,000, plus generous service charge and a brilliant benefit package.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the management of day‑to‑day operations of the restaurant.


• Supervising and training staff to ensure exceptional service delivery.


• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure timely and accurate preparation of food orders.


• Handling customer enquiries, complaints, and feedback in a professional manner.


• Managing inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining stock levels.


• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and uphold standards in the restaurant.


• Assisting in the development and implementation of marketing and promotional strategies.


• Monitoring financial performance and assisting in budget management.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within a restaurant or hospitality environment.


• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a passion for creating a great team dynamic, where team development is a priority.


• A candidate who has a great knowledge of current industry trends and food safety standards and loves the hospitality industry as much as we do!


• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast‑paced family environment.


• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional guest service.


• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.


• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Why work with us?

• Training and development is central to life at LFH, it’s something we truly value. We are proudly certified by the Institute of Hospitality and support our teams’ development through partnerships with award‑winning, hospitality specific apprenticeship providers.


• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday


• EarlyPay – Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem!


• Cycle to work scheme


• Help@Hand - Our online health and wellbeing service – Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.


• Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.


• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages


• Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year


• The LFH Benefit Hub – Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers


• 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.


• Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family

Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us!

Who are LFH?

Woolley Grange is entering an exciting new chapter. Nestled in the heart of beautiful Wiltshire, this much‑loved Jacobean manor has recently undergone an extensive and thoughtful refurbishment. Every detail has been designed to honour its rich heritage while introducing a refreshed sense of warmth and charm.

As part of the Luxury Family Hotels collection, Woolley Grange continues to create truly memorable experiences for every member of the family. We’re now looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us at this inspiring moment and play a key role in shaping the next chapter of one of Wiltshire’s most distinctive family hotels.

Here at LFH we are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a diverse and accessible workplace for all.

We believe in a culture and inclusive team member experience that values people from all backgrounds, race and religions.

We respect, value and embrace diversity and ensure everyone is recognised and respected, we celebrate our differences.