Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Northern Europe; Warwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merlin Magic Pass

Benefits app

Generous annual leave

Free staff parking

Career development

Job summary

Aramark UK at Warwick Castle Resort is seeking an Accommodation Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to lead restaurant and related outlets. You will oversee daily operations, drive guest satisfaction, and manage a diverse F&B team in a high-volume, world-class setting.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, meticulous cost control, and proactive development of staff while delivering exceptional guest experiences across busy outlets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Food & Beverage teams in a high-volume setting.
• Strong guest-service orientation and ability to motivate staff.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of hotel restaurants and outlets to ensure service readiness.
• Lead, motivate and support Food & Beverage teams to deliver high standards.
• Handle escalated guest queries and complaints professionally.
• Monitor KPIs and support revenue and guest-satisfaction initiatives.
• Control costs, stock levels and waste across outlets.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety and company standards.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Stock control systems

Food safety tools

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to build your hospitality career within one of the UK's leading visitor attractions. Every day brings something different, and you'll be part of a team dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for guests from around the world.

Job Description

Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week | £29,000 Per Annum

Do you have a passion for hospitality, guest experience, and leading successful teams?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Accommodation Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join our team at the iconic Warwick Castle Resort, CV34 4QU. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hospitality professional who enjoys leading teams, delivering exceptional guest service, and ensuring the smooth operation of busy restaurant and food & beverage outlets.

Working at Warwick Castle offers a unique and exciting environment, with the energy of a world-famous resort and the opportunity to create memorable experiences for hundreds of guests every day.

What's in it for you?

• £29,000 per annum
• Merlin Magic Pass - free entry for you and your family across Merlin Entertainments attractions (worth £1,000+)
• Benefits app including hundreds of discounts, online GP access, mental health support, and Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Free on-site staff parking
• Excellent career development opportunities across 400+ UK locations
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Opportunity to work within one of the UK's most recognisable visitor attractions

What you'll be doing

• Overseeing the daily operation of hotel restaurants, ensuring they are fully prepared for service and delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Leading, motivating, and supporting Food & Beverage teams to achieve high standards of service
• Managing escalated guest queries and complaints professionally and efficiently
• Monitoring performance against KPIs and supporting initiatives to maximise revenue and guest satisfaction
• Controlling costs, stock levels, and waste across outlets
• Ensuring compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and company operating standards
• Supporting the recruitment, induction, training, development, and performance management of team members
• Maintaining a positive, engaging, and customer-focused working environment
• Assisting in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the department

Qualifications

• Experience in a Food & Beverage leadership role, ideally across multiple restaurants or outlets
• Background within a high-volume restaurant, hospitality, leisure, or quick-service environment
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Organised and confident working in a fast-paced operation
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Experience managing performance, stock control, and operational costs
• Flexible approach to working evenings, weekends, and varying shift patterns when required

Additional Information

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including referencesand an enhanced DBS checkin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.