Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Harbour Hotels; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

Bespoke career pathways

Hotel stays & F&B discounts

Job summary

Harbour Hotels are seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager with a focus on Bar & Events. You will oversee bar operations, lead a key team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences across weddings and private events.

The role requires at least two years in F&B, including a year in a supervisory capacity, and a passion for delivering outstanding service in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Good bar and beverage product knowledge.
• Cocktail-making skills.
• Minimum two years in F&B with at least one year in a supervisory/assistant management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the F&B team to deliver outstanding service.
• Oversee bar operations and event setups, ensuring high standards.
• Drive weddings, private celebrations, and other social gatherings to memorable experiences.
• Support smooth and efficient F&B department operations.

Skills

Bar & beverage knowledge

Cocktail making

Leadership & supervision

Job description

Harbour Hotels are a collection of prestigious hotels nestled in some of the most beautiful locations across the South. Our luxury portfolio spans sensational coastal, country and city properties with a variety of exciting restaurant concepts and our unique HarSPA brand across many of our sites. In 2018, Harbour Hotels was named AA Hotel Group of the Year making it an exceptionally exciting time to join our ever growing hotel brand.

The role…

As Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, with specific responsibility for Bar & Events, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences while supporting the smooth and efficient operation of our Food & Beverage department.

You will have good bar and beverage product knowledge, including cocktail-making skills, and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding service. A key focus of your role will be the successful delivery of weddings, private celebrations, parties and social gatherings, ensuring every occasion is memorable and delivered to the highest standards.

You will have a minimum of two years' Food & Beverage experience, including at least one year in a supervisory or assistant management role, ideally within a quality hotel, restaurant or events environment. You will be highly organised, confident in leading and motivating a team, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Above all, you will be a hands-on, enthusiastic leader with excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and a passion for creating memorable experiences. You will take pride in developing your team, driving sales and ensuring the successful delivery of every event, from intimate celebrations to larger weddings and functions.

What’s in it for you….

At Harbour Hotels we are committed to providing exceptional hospitality whilst creating a vibrant enjoyable working environment for all of our team. Here are just some of the benefits you will receive upon joining the crew:

• Excellent progression opportunities within the Harbour Hotels Group
• Individual and bespoke career and progression pathways
• Competitive salary across all roles
• Unique on the job training and development with an opportunity for internal promotions within any of our properties.
• Hotel stay and Food and Beverage discounts across the Harbour Hotels Group
• Access to an exciting benefits and discount platform
• Stylish boutique uniform specially designed for Harbour Hotels
• Meals included whilst on duty

Please note only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for this vacancy.

From £12.93 - £13.69 Depending on experience