Director of Food and Beverage

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel chain in Manchester seeks a Director of Food and Beverage to lead its F&B operations. You will develop strategies, promote service excellence, and manage a dynamic team. Ideal candidates have experience in a similar role, financial acumen, and a passion for F&B trends. The role offers competitive salary and various employee perks.

Benefits

Market competitive salary

Guaranteed hours

Paid holidays

Subsidised travel support

Worldwide discounted room rates

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy F&B department in a similar style property.
• Knowledge of F&B offerings and trends.
• Experience managing and mentoring F&B managers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement F&B strategy aligning with hotel goals.
• Promote high service levels throughout food outlets.
• Oversee finances of the F&B department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Management

Trend Awareness

Job description

The Manchester Deansgate Hotel is on the lookout for a dynamic Director of Food and Beverage to inspire and lead. Join the excitement and become part of the IHG Hotels and Resorts family!

Welcome to the Manchester Deansgate Hotel, where modern luxury travel meets the vibrant spirit of Manchester. Nestled in the iconic Beetham Tower, this hotel features 279 elegantly designed rooms with stunning skyline views. Enjoy upscale amenities, including sky bar Cloud 23, 2 Rosette Podium Restaurant, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre. Perfect for both business and leisure travellers, with 14 meeting rooms and over 1,800 square feet of event space. Experience our commitment to redefining luxury travel, blending sophistication with the rich culture of Manchester. The Manchester Deansgate Hotel will fully transition to the InterContinental brand by 2027, enhancing your stay with our signature luxury and service.

As the Director of Food and Beverage, your day-to-day will be driven by our Guests needs, however you can expect to cover the following duties and responsibilities (not all encompassing) …

• Developing and implementing an F&B strategy that aligns with our overall Hotel goals and strategies, managing the day-to-day operations and costs to maximise profitability throughout the operations
• Promoting a level of high service throughout our outlets: Cloud 23 and Podium Restaurant (2 Rosette) as well as our large conference and events department (up to 600 seated for dinner, plus various meeting rooms). We are also undergoing an exciting refurbishment period, we will need someone excited by driving change and who has an innovative mindset!
• Supporting, training and coaching our Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager and C&E Manager to ensure the smooth running of our F&B operation and continuously promoting high standards of service
• Working with the wider Hotel team and more specifically with our Executive Head Chef to ensure a consistent approach across our Hotel when it comes to service
• Overseeing and owning the finances of our F&B department, working closely with our Finance Team and GM to report on financial performance and always striving to improve efficiency
• Develop and implement menus and beverage programs that reflect the hotel's brand and cater to our guests' preferences
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations and licensing requirements throughout the F&B department

We are searching for a true service superstar, someone who thrives in providing our Guests with an excellent service throughout their stay. In addition to this, we are looking for someone who has….

• Experience leading a busy F&B department within a similar style property, in addition you will have experience of managing a team of managers (coaching and guiding them on best practice leadership)
• Due to the size and success of our C&E department, it would be beneficial you have some C&E experience within a busy C&E department.
• A depth of knowledge about F&B offerings and trends, keeping up to date with both local and national trends within this area
• Experience managing and mentoring F&B managers, you will be someone who leads by example in setting high standards throughout the department

At IHG Hotels and Resorts, we believe that no two individuals are alike, and we celebrate that by offering our colleagues a wide range of additional benefits to support their unique needs and aspirations. You can expect to receive….

• Financial security - Market competitive salary, guaranteed hours, a free on-site parking space, a free meal on shift, paid holidays, subsidised unsocial hour travel support and enhanced sick pay! Plus management performance (dependent on performance outcomes). Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• Growth and development – extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice.
• Colleague perks - worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate (IHG has over 6,000 hotels and growing), plus generous friends and family rate. Discounts through our portal on your supermarket shop, experiences and loads of retailers on our perks portal.
• Wellbeing – generous maternity/paternity pay, employee assistance programme available 24/7 and access to mental health first-aiders

If you are looking to join an iconic and sophisticated Hotel….click apply today to see where this adventure could take you!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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