F&B Manager

DDH Recruitment Ltd; Aldeburgh; Presencial; GBP 36 000 - 44 000; Tempo integral

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Live-in accommodation available (£78/w

Resumo da oferta

DDH Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager for a well-regarded independent coastal hotel along the Suffolk coast. You will own the restaurant, bar and events service, leading a front of house team to deliver consistent, attentive guest care in a relaxed seaside setting.

You will report to senior management and oversee all F&B service across meals, the bar and functions, ensuring smooth operations, strong team leadership, and cost-conscious management in a busy hotel

Qualificações

• Experience in food & beverage or front of house management in hotels or quality restaurants.
• Ability to lead a front of house team and sustain guest experience.
• Strong presentation and communication with guests under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Lead front of house and bar team across restaurant, bar and events.
• Run all food and beverage service from breakfast to dinner and functions.
• Manage rotas and staffing to meet business needs.
• Maintain presentation, cleanliness and guest care to a high standard.
• Handle guest enquiries, bookings and feedback promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with kitchen to ensure seamless service.
• Manage stock, ordering, cellar, waste and cost controls.
• Adhere to licensing, health and safety and food hygiene rules in full.

Conhecimentos

Front of house management

Team leadership

Guest service

Rotas & staffing

Wine knowledge

Health & safety

Cost control

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Food & Beverage Manager

Independent Coastal Hotel - Suffolk Coast

Location: Suffolk Coast

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum, plus tips

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (45 hours per week)

Live-In / Accommodation: Available at £78 per week

Overview

A well-regarded independent hotel on the Suffolk coast needs an experienced, hands-on Food & Beverage Manager. You will own the restaurant, bar and events service. The hotel is known for its relaxed seaside feel, quality food and warm welcome. Service matters here, and guests come back year after year.

This is a great chance for a friendly, organised hospitality professional to lead a front of house team, shape the guest experience and play a key part in running a busy, respected hotel.

The Role

You will report to senior management and run all food and beverage service across the hotel. That covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, the bar and functions. You will lead and motivate the team, manage rotas and standards, and make sure every guest gets consistent, attentive service. The role is 45 hours a week on a varied rota, including evenings and weekends. You will be a visible, hands‑on leader on the floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading, training and motivating the front of house and bar team
• Running restaurant, bar and events service smoothly throughout the day
• Managing rotas and staffing to meet business needs
• Keeping presentation, cleanliness and guest care to a high standard
• Handling guest enquiries, bookings and feedback quickly and professionally
• Working closely with the kitchen so food and drinks service runs seamlessly
• Managing stock, ordering and the cellar, and controlling waste and cost
• Following licensing, health and safety and food hygiene rules in full

Key Requirements

• One to two years in a food and beverage or front of house management role, in hotels or quality restaurants
• A natural leader who builds strong teams
• An excellent manner with guests, with good presentation and communication
• Confident running service, rotas, stock and standards under pressure
• Good knowledge of wines, drinks and bar operations
• Working knowledge of licensing, health and safety and food hygiene
• Flexible and reliable, able to work evenings, weekends and peak periods

This role would suit an ambitious Assistant Manager ready to step up, or an established F&B Manager looking for a rewarding role in a characterful coastal hotel.

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum, plus tips
• A permanent, full-time role at 45 hours per week
• Live-in accommodation available at £78 per week
• A leading role in a respected, independent coastal hotel
• A supportive team and a real chance to shape the guest experience