Assistant Food & Beverage Manager: Lead Service & Profitability

Valor Hospitality Careers - UK; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards and benefits

Apprenticeships and training

Job summary

Holiday Inn Farnborough is seeking an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager to lead and motivate the F&B team, uphold high service standards, and manage cost controls. You will prepare forecasts and coordinate with the F&B Manager, Head Chef and Operations Manager to drive profitability.

The role requires strong leadership, cleanliness, and health and safety knowledge, with flexibility across shifts and weekends. Training and apprenticeship opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of food hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Experience in cost control: food, labour, and operating supply costs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Duty Management shifts as required.
• Participate in departmental meetings to review progress toward business plan goals.
• Manage daily food and beverage outlets to ensure the highest standards of service.
• Plan, organise and direct F&B operations, administration, marketing and promotion; drive profitability and revenue.
• Forecast weekly and monthly restaurant, bar and room service performance.
• Maintain clear communication with F&B Manager, Head Chef, and Operations Manager.
• Support flexible shift patterns and interview-ready discussions.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Training skills

Communication

Service orientation

Attention to detail

Team player

Team motivator

Job description

Holiday Inn Farnborough is seeking an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager to lead and motivate the F&B team, uphold high service standards, and manage cost controls. You will prepare forecasts and coordinate with the F&B Manager, Head Chef and Operations Manager to drive profitability.

The role requires strong leadership, cleanliness, and health and safety knowledge, with flexibility across shifts and weekends. Training and apprenticeship opportunities are provided.