Food and Beverage Manager - Pinnacle Suites Hotel

Pinnacle Suites Hotel; Cowes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique hospitality destination in Cowes is seeking a seasoned Food and Beverage Manager to oversee operations across various outlets. Responsibilities include managing staff, developing menus, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in hospitality management, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to solve problems effectively. Remuneration for this position will be tailored to the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the hospitality industry, preferably as a Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager, or Catering Manager.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage staff and interact with customers effectively.
• Ability to address issues promptly and implement effective solutions to enhance guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of food and beverage outlets.
• Collaborate with management to design and update menus.
• Hire, train, and supervise kitchen and service staff.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets, monitor costs, and track sales.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through quality service.
• Enforce health, hygiene, and safety regulations.

Skills

Operational Management

Menu Development

Staff Management

Budgeting and Financial Management

Customer Service

Compliance and Safety

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in hospitality management, business management, or culinary arts

Job description

PINNACLE SUITES LIMITED

103-104 High St, Cowes, PO31 7AT

Food and Beverage Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Management: Oversee daily operations of food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, bars, and catering services. Ensure consistent food quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with management to design and update menus, considering customer preferences and market trends.
• Staff Management: Hire, train, and supervise kitchen and service staff. Conduct performance evaluations and foster a positive work environment.
• Budgeting and Financial Management: Prepare and manage departmental budgets, monitor costs, and track sales. Ensure efficient inventory management and ordering of supplies.
• Customer Service: Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through quality service. Address guest complaints and gather feedback to implement improvements.
• Compliance and Safety: Enforce health, hygiene, and safety regulations in all food and beverage areas. Maintain necessary licenses and conduct regular inspections.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience in the hospitality industry, preferably in roles such as Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager, or Catering Manager.
• Education: A degree in hospitality management, business management, or culinary arts would be an advantage.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage staff and interact with customers effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to address issues promptly and implement effective solutions to enhance guest experiences.

Operations Overview

We are a multipurpose higher end boutique hospitality destination incorporating various guest and day visitor amenities. Pinnacle Suites Hotel accommodation, The Bird Bar and Starboard Lounge, Captains Quarters for private gatherings and breakfasts, BarBossa’s Galley & Rum Bar, T2 vDub Café and Juice Bar, Retail shops and Pinnacle Fitness Studio.

This position is to oversee the food and beverage elements. Situated in the centre of Cowes on the Isle Of Wight we benefit from intensive on season sailing and on water events, professional business guests and the local community customers. We are a relatively small team offering what we believe is a unique mix of services and facilities, entering our first year of trading whereby we have our completed development in place.

Our beverage focus ranges from presenting eclectic spirits and cocktails in The Bird Bar, hosting Gin and Jazz evenings, an extensive Rum focus in BarBossa’s and juice, energy drinks, and hot beverages in thet2 vDub Café. Food is generally easy casual and bar snack tapas styles.

Remuneration will be tailored for the successful candidate.