Director of Food And Beverage

Sixty Eight People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel in Manchester seeks a Director of Food & Beverage to drive exceptional guest experiences and commercial performance. In this senior leadership role, you will manage operations, develop strategies, and inspire a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive F&B leadership experience and a passion for hospitality excellence.

Benefits

Bonus

Special discounts and rates

Lead a high-performing team

Influence brand direction

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive senior experience in F&B leadership within luxury or upscale hospitality.
• Proven track record in operational excellence and guest satisfaction.
• In-depth knowledge of current food and drink trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance food and beverage offerings.
• Manage F&B outlets for quality and operational efficiency.
• Inspire and develop a talented team across culinary and service.

Skills

Team Leadership

Operational Excellence

Commercial Awareness

Innovation

Guest Satisfaction

Knowledge of Food Trends

Education

Relevant qualifications in hospitality

Job description

This range is provided by Sixty Eight People. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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LUXURY HOTEL. GREAT COMPANY CULTURE. REWARDING BENEFITS.

THE VENUE

They are a renowned 4-star city-centre hotel with a rich heritage and a reputation for excellence in hospitality. Known for their iconic presence, they blend classic charm with contemporary sophistication to create outstanding guest experiences. Their diverse dining venues and prestigious event spaces are central to the brand’s appeal.

THE ROLE

They are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Food & Beverage to lead and enhance their food and beverage operations. This is a senior leadership role ideal for someone passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences while driving commercial performance.

• Strategic Oversight: Develop and implement long-term strategies to innovate and elevate their food and beverage offering.
• Operational Leadership: Manage all F&B outlets to ensure efficiency, consistency, and high standards of quality.
• Team Development: Inspire, mentor, and develop a talented team across culinary and service functions.
• Financial Acumen: Oversee budgets, profit and loss performance, and cost control to ensure strong financial results.
• Guest Excellence: Uphold the highest levels of service to exceed guest expectations at every opportunity.

YOUR DNA

• Extensive senior experience in F&B leadership within a luxury or upscale hospitality setting.
• A proven track record in team leadership, operational excellence, and guest satisfaction.
• Strong commercial awareness with an eye for innovation and quality improvement.
• In-depth knowledge of current food and drink trends.
• Relevant qualifications in hospitality or equivalent professional experience.

Why Join Them?

• Bonus
• Special discounts and rates
• Lead a high-performing team in a distinguished and inspiring environment.
• Influence the direction of a brand respected for its culinary and service excellence.
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hotels and Motels

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