F&B Manager | Lead Growth & Guest Experience (Flexible Work)

Radisson Blu Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity, adoption & shared

Course sponsorship

30% F&B discount at RBH hotels

Refer a Friend scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Wagestream – choose how and when you

Employee Assistance Programme

Social and wellness events

Excellent career development

Job summary

Radisson Blu Liverpool is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to lead all restaurant, bar, meetings and events operations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will build a high-performing team, drive service excellence and commercial success across the hotel.

You will manage revenue generation, control costs, oversee stock, and develop innovative guest experiences in line with RBH standards. The role requires evenings/weekends and a passion for hospitality; a strong track record in hotel F&B

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Food & Beverage Manager or Senior Food & Beverage Leader within a hotel environment.
• Strong operational knowledge across restaurants, bars, meetings & events and guest dining operations.
• Proven experience delivering financial targets and improving departmental profitability.
• A passionate leader who can inspire, motivate and develop successful teams.
• Outstanding guest service skills and a genuine passion for hospitality.
• Strong commercial awareness with budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing stock, purchasing, labour costs and productivity.
• Knowledge of food safety, licensing legislation and health & safety requirements.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and commercially focused environment.
• A proactive, energetic and solutions-focused approach.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and key business periods as required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and inspiring the Food & Beverage team across restaurant, bar, room service, meetings and events operations.
• Delivering exceptional guest experiences that exceed expectations and drive guest loyalty.
• Driving revenue growth and profitability through effective commercial decision-making and upselling opportunities.
• Managing labour costs, payroll productivity and departmental budgets.
• Developing innovative food and beverage offerings, promotions and guest experiences in collaboration with the Executive Chef and Commercial Team.
• Ensuring all food and beverage outlets consistently achieve brand standards and RBH expectations.
• Managing stock control, purchasing and supplier relationships to maximise profitability and minimise waste.
• Driving guest satisfaction results through proactive service leadership and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recruiting, training, coaching and developing departmental colleagues to create a highly engaged and motivated team.
• Conducting regular team briefings and performance reviews to support colleague development.
• Ensuring all food safety, health & safety and licensing regulations are consistently maintained.
• Working closely with the Sales and Events teams to maximise conference, banqueting and event opportunities.
• Analysing business performance and preparing reports to support strategic decision-making.Leading by example during service and maintaining a visible presence across all outlets.

Skills

Operational knowledge

Leadership

Guest service

Commercial awareness

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

Stock & purchasing

Food safety knowledge

People development

Flexibility

Job description

Radisson Blu Liverpool is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to lead all restaurant, bar, meetings and events operations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will build a high-performing team, drive service excellence and commercial success across the hotel.

You will manage revenue generation, control costs, oversee stock, and develop innovative guest experiences in line with RBH standards. The role requires evenings/weekends and a passion for hospitality; a strong track record in hotel F&B