Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Solent Hotel & Spa; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Wage access (Stream)

Monthly tips

Free gym membership

Discounted spa treatments

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

apprenticeships available

28 days annual leave (33 after 5 years

Discounted accommodation

Pension and life assurance

Long service awards - free meals &

Job summary

Solent Hotel & Spa is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join the management team and elevate hospitality across our restaurant, bar, room service, conferences and events. You will lead daily briefings, drive guest satisfaction, and coach a high-performing F&B team in a fast-paced, four-star environment.

The role offers opportunities to manage budgets, stock, labour costs and promotions while delivering exceptional guest experiences and commercial success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-end hospitality management or equivalent, across restaurant, bar or events.
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Willingness to coach and develop teams and drive guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team in running all F&B departments across the property: restaurant, bar, room service, conferences and events.
• Lead daily briefings and ensure smooth communication across departments.
• Deliver outstanding guest experiences with focus on quality, consistency and service excellence.
• Lead and inspire the food & beverage team; drive operational excellence and cost control.
• Coach and develop staff, fostering warm hospitality and high standards.

Job description

We're looking for a passionate and driven Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to work alongside the management team to lead and elevate our hospitality experience across all food and beverage outlets, including our restaurant, bar, room service, conference and events events. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving commercial success. Your Day to Day:

• Support the management team in running all F&B departments across all properties: restaurant, bar, room service, conferences, events, pub service.


• Lead daily briefings and ensure smooth communication across departments.


• Deliver outstanding guest experiences with a focus on quality, consistency, and service excellence


• Lead and inspire the food & beverage team


• Drive operational excellence, compliance, and guest satisfaction.


• Coach and develop your team, fostering a culture of warm hospitality and high standards.


• Monitor budgets, stock control, and labour costs while driving sales through upselling and promotions.
  You'll have proven experience managing in high-end hospitality, whether that be in a restaurant, bar or running events, in a management role. We're looking for someone who is a natural leader with a sharp eye for detail and a genuine love for guest service. You'll be a confident leader who is calm, confident and solutions-focused - even when the pressure's on. A leader who is has excellent communication and people management skills.

You'll be commercially minded with a focus on cost control and revenue growth and have a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. The role requires working a variety of shifts across either restaurant, bar, conference or events, so flexibility is key, along with professionalism and a sense of fun!

A four star hotel featuring an award winning spa, rosette restaurant, business facilities and comfy bedrooms, Solent Hotel & Spa is perfectly located between Portsmouth and Southampton. With so much to offer to guests no two days are the same, whether hosting weddings, wine tastings or simply weekends away, a dedicated team are on hand to make sure everyone that visits the Solent wants to return. Owned by Daniel Thwaites, Solent Hotel & Spa is perfect for someone looking for a supportive work environment in a busy hospitality venue, on the edge of the Solent.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A fun environment where you will receive training and support to develop and progress


• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week


• Tips paid monthly


• Free gym membership and discounted spa treatments


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay


• Apprenticeships available


• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)


• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country


• Pension and life assurance


• Long service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends or family