F&B Operations Leader for Weddings, Events & Dining

Recruit Genie; Winchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Staff meals

Discounts

Holiday entitlement

Pension

Job summary

Winchester Royal Hotel in Winchester is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead the F&B operation across the restaurant, bars, events and weddings. You will report to the Operations Manager and drive guest experience while improving department profitability.

You’ll oversee daily service, coach staff, manage budgets and menus with the Head Chef, and ensure compliance with health, safety and allergen rules. Flexible evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an F&B manager or in a senior supervisory F&B role, including events and weddings.
• A strong commercial sense, with experience of budgets, cost control and pricing.
• An inspiring, hands-on leader with excellent communication skills.
• Highly organised, with real attention to detail.
• A hospitality management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily F&B operations, making sure service runs smoothly in every outlet.
• Lead, coach and develop the team through training, briefings and appraisals, and recruit new staff.
• Own the F&B budget and deliver GOP targets through good stock, liquor and payroll control.
• Build a strong sales culture that drives average spend and covers.
• Work with the Head Chef on menus that suit guest preferences and market trends.
• Set and maintain service standards and SOPs, and act on guest feedback.
• Make sure the department complies with health and safety, food safety and allergen rules.

Skills

F&B management experience

Budgeting & cost control

Leadership & communication

Attention to detail

Hospitality qualification

Evenings & weekends availability

Education

Hospitality management qualification

Job description

Winchester Royal Hotel in Winchester is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead the F&B operation across the restaurant, bars, events and weddings. You will report to the Operations Manager and drive guest experience while improving department profitability.

You’ll oversee daily service, coach staff, manage budgets and menus with the Head Chef, and ensure compliance with health, safety and allergen rules. Flexible evenings and weekends required.