F&B Team Leader: Elevate Guest Experience & Service

Solent Hotel & Spa; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream wage access

Tips paid monthly

Free gym membership

Discounted spa treatments

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

28 days annual leave (rising to 33)

Discounted accommodation, food & drink

Pension and life assurance

Long service awards including free and

Job summary

Solent Hotel & Spa in Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, is seeking a proactive Food & Beverage Team Leader to support the Service Manager across restaurant, bar, and events. You will lead a team, uphold top hospitality standards, and work closely with the kitchen to ensure seamless service.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a busy hotel environment. You will bring a genuine passion for food and beverage, exemplary guest service skills, and the ability to motivate and develop staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a genuine passion for food and beverage/hospitality.
• Exemplary guest service skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to motivate and develop a team in a busy environment.
• Hands-on leadership during service, rolling up sleeves when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the F&B Service Manager with efficient operation of all F&B areas.
• Maintain high standards of food and beverage service and product quality.
• Lead and develop the F&B team in collaboration with the kitchen during service.
• Provide ongoing training to ensure consistent high service levels.

Skills

Team leadership

Hospitality

Guest service

Multi-tasking

Job description

Solent Hotel & Spa in Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, is seeking a proactive Food & Beverage Team Leader to support the Service Manager across restaurant, bar, and events. You will lead a team, uphold top hospitality standards, and work closely with the kitchen to ensure seamless service.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a busy hotel environment. You will bring a genuine passion for food and beverage, exemplary guest service skills, and the ability to motivate and develop staff.