Assistant Food and Beverage Services Manager

TN United Kingdom; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a stylish boutique hotel as an Assistant Food and Beverage Services Manager! This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, has a passion for food and drink, and excels at building relationships. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional service while also contributing to the business's growth. With competitive pay, service charge, and a range of perks, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in hospitality. If you're motivated, organized, and ready to make a difference, this position is for you!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Retail and hospitality perks

25% off food & beverage

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals when on duty

Learning and development opportunities

Promotion opportunities

Milestone awards

Qualifications

• Hands-on manager with strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledgeable about food and drink, able to develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and support the manager in daily operations.
• Develop strong relationships with guests and staff.

Skills

People Skills

Food and Drink Knowledge

Sales Skills

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

WHO:
We are looking for an Assistant F&B Manager. We need someone who’s great with people, knows their food and drink, and can support the leadership of a close-knit team.

THEY SHOULD:
- Be a hands-on manager who leads from the front
- Be knowledgeable about food and drink and good at developing others
- Be personable and engaging
- Have natural rapport and be able to strike up relationships with our guests
- Have an eye for sales and help the manager develop the business
- Encourage a strong working relationship between front of house and kitchen staff
- Be organised, motivated, and able to step in when the manager is away

Abode Canterbury is a stylish, four AA star 72-bedroom boutique hotel on Canterbury High Street, which houses our own restaurant brand, Brasserie ABode.

For commuters, Canterbury East and West train stations are just a few minutes’ walk away.

Service Charge: We pay our team a service charge each month! This service charge all goes into one pot, and 100% of that service charge is then shared amongst all the team at the hotel—every penny received is paid out to the team.

Service charge can be in the region of £115 a month (around £1375 per year) over and above base pay for a full-time employee.

Send us a WhatsApp message with FAMILYFIRST to [phone] to find out more, chat with us, and apply!

Perks include:

• Competitive pay – Everyone who joins our group gets a competitive rate of pay, regardless of age, plus service charge and tips on top.
• Retail and hospitality perks through our Perkbox platform.
• Excellent discounts across our hotels – 25% off food & beverage, and a staff rate of £25 B&B per person across the group, with special rates for friends and family.
• Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free meals when on duty.
• Opportunities for learning and development with tailored pathways.
• Many chances for promotion, including to General Manager level.
• Milestone awards such as champagne, afternoon tea, or dinner, and special gifts for major milestones like longer stays and extra days off.