F&B Manager: Drive Exceptional Dining & Events

Dakota Hotels; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special discounts on stays and dining

Bonuses for referrals and TripAdvisor

Additional holiday day on anniversary

Meals on duty and uniforming

Job summary

Dakota Newcastle is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to lead our 100-cover Grill, 60-cover Cocktail Bar, Champagne Room and Cigar Terrace, plus the Tyne Suite events space and Library private events area. You will ensure exceptional guest experiences across restaurant, bar and events operations.

The ideal candidate will lead, train and develop the F&B team, drive revenue through upselling and strong commercial decisions, and maintain the highest standards of service and quality while

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year as Bar/Restaurant Manager in a full-service setting.
• At least 4 years experience working in restaurants.
• Experience writing wine lists and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the Food & Beverage team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of Bar, Restaurant, Private Dining and Events spaces.
• Recruit, coach and develop team members with regular feedback.
• Maintain high standards of food, beverage and service quality across all areas.
• Drive revenue growth through effective sales strategies and upselling.
• Manage payroll, labour costs, stock and financial targets.
• Build guest relationships by handling feedback and concerns professionally.
• Work with senior leadership to enhance guest experience and business growth.
• Oversee staffing levels and rosters to meet operational demands.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, licensing, health & safety and data protection.
• Undertake Duty Manager responsibilities when required.

Skills

Bar/Restaurant Manager

Team leadership

Rotas writing

Training delivery

Wine knowledge

Education

WSET Level 2+

Job description

Dakota Newcastle is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to lead our 100-cover Grill, 60-cover Cocktail Bar, Champagne Room and Cigar Terrace, plus the Tyne Suite events space and Library private events area. You will ensure exceptional guest experiences across restaurant, bar and events operations.

The ideal candidate will lead, train and develop the F&B team, drive revenue through upselling and strong commercial decisions, and maintain the highest standards of service and quality while