Food and Beverage Manager

Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality seeks an experienced Food and Beverage Manager for a 4* property in Belfast. You will lead all F&B operations, recruit staff, and ensure exceptional guest service to our diverse clientele.

You will develop menus, manage inventory and budgets, monitor health and safety, analyze sales data, and collaborate with marketing and sales to promote the hotel’s F&B offerings. Strong leadership and communication are essential, reflecting our brand standards.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a similar role at a 4* property.
• Deep understanding of food and beverage industry standards, best practices and trends.
• First class communication and strong organisational skills.
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience and living through brand standards.
• Coffee or barista training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the food and beverage operations.
• Recruit, manage staff, ensure high levels of customer service, develop menus, maintain inventory and budgets, and enforce health and safety regulations.
• Monitor industry trends, analyse sales and financial reports, and collaborate with marketing and sales teams to promote the hotel's F&B offerings.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Flexible working opportunities

A day in the life of…

As the hotel's Food and Beverage Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the food and beverage operations. This includes recruiting. managing staff, ensuring high levels of customer service, developing menus, maintaining inventory and budgets, and enforcing health and safety regulations. The manager must also monitor industry trends, analyse sales and financial reports, and work with marketing and sales teams to promote the hotel's food and beverage offerings. The role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills, as well as a deep knowledge of food and beverage industry standards and best practices.

You’ll always work with Aimbridge’s four pillars of Food and Beverage in mind: People, Product, Guest, Performance.

What do we need from you?

• At least two years of experience in a similar role at a 4* property.
• A deep understanding of food and beverage industry standards, best practices and trends.
• You’ll be an inspirational leader with first class communication, and organisational skills.
• You’ll be equipped with a commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.
• Coffee or barista training.

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’