Executive F&B Leader: Transform & Elevate Operations

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Free laundry and dry cleaning

Employee discounts on accommodation & 

Interest-free season ticket loan

Life assurance

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Holiday increases based on service

Job summary

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead and transform our F&B operation, including outlets, in-room dining, executive lounge, and Meetings & Events.

You will rebuild standards, drive revenue, and create a culture of accountability, energy, and guest obsession. This is a dynamic, hands-on leadership role in a busy, high-volume hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an F&B Manager or Senior F&B Leader in a hotel or high-volume hospitality environment.
• Strong background across outlets and Meetings & Events operations.
• Commercially driven with a track record of improving performance.
• Confident leading large, diverse teams and driving accountability.
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple revenue streams and maintain service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full Food & Beverage operation, including outlets and Meetings & Events.
• Oversee conferences, banqueting, and private events to the highest standard.
• Drive profitability, cost control, and revenue growth across all F&B streams.
• Identify and maximise upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Build, train, and develop a high-performing F&B team.
• Ensure consistent service excellence across all guest touchpoints.
• Work with Sales, Revenue, and Kitchen teams to deliver seamless operations.
• Implement and maintain robust SOPs, training frameworks, and service standards.
• Take a visible, hands-on leadership approach across all outlets.
• Monitor performance through audits, guest feedback, and financial KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

F&B management

Outlets & M&E operations

Team development

Guest-centric leadership

Job description

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead and transform our F&B operation, including outlets, in-room dining, executive lounge, and Meetings & Events.

You will rebuild standards, drive revenue, and create a culture of accountability, energy, and guest obsession. This is a dynamic, hands-on leadership role in a busy, high-volume hotel environment.