Food and Beverage Manager

The Warren; Pwllheli; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury holiday resort in Pwllheli is seeking a Food & Beverage Operations Manager to lead food operations, ensuring exceptional quality and service. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, a recognized hospitality qualification, and a strong knowledge of food hygiene. This hands-on role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including discounted holidays and training opportunities. If you are passionate about food and excellent service, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Discounted Holidays

Discounted Meals

30 Days Holiday

Company Sick Pay

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Continuous Training & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a food and beverage leadership role.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Clear communicator with enthusiasm and a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of food operations to ensure quality service.
• Lead and mentor chefs and team members.
• Manage food inventory, ordering, and cost controls.

Skills

Leadership

Food preparation

Customer service

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised qualification in hospitality

Health & Safety and Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Join Our Team at The Warren!

Location: The Warren, LL53 7AA

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced and passionate hospitality professional with a flair for leadership and a love for great food?

We’re looking for a Food & Beverage Operations Manager to join our team at The Warren Holiday Resort, Haulfryn’s flagship luxury destination in beautiful Abersoch.

This hands‑on role is ideal for a confident and motivated professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding service. You’ll oversee food preparation, presentation and service across our resort, ensuring exceptional quality, smooth operations and a happy, supported team.

Why Join Us?

We believe in rewarding your hard work with a supportive and inspiring environment. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Discounted Holidays at our picturesque UK holiday resorts
• Discounted Meals at on‑site restaurants
• 30 Days Holiday (including bank holidays), increasing to 35 days with service
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Continuous Training & Development Opportunities
• Be part of a company with 90 years of family values and a commitment to sustainability

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all aspects of food operations, ensuring top‑quality presentation and service.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire chefs and team members to deliver consistently high standards.
• Support menu creation and development to ensure variety, creativity, and profitability.
• Manage food inventory, ordering, and cost controls effectively.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Foster a positive and professional working culture that supports and develops your team.
• Balance operational involvement with administrative and compliance responsibilities.
• Deputise for the Head of Food & Beverage when required.

Who We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a food and beverage leadership role.
• Recognised qualification in hospitality, catering, or culinary arts (e.g. City & Guilds, BTEC, HND).
• Health & Safety and Food Hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent cooking knowledge and understanding of all kitchen operations.
• Clear communicator with enthusiasm, initiative and a professional, approachable manner.
• Passionate about developing your own skills and supporting others to grow.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

Why Choose Haulfryn?

With 90 years of expertise, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading holiday resort operators. What sets us apart?

• Exceptional Locations: Work in a place that inspires.
• Family Values: Join a supportive, community‑focused team.
• Nurturing Nature: Sustainability is at the heart of what we do.

If you’re ready to bring your passion for food, people and service excellence to a truly special location, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join The Warren as our next F&B Operations Manager.

In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required as part of the recruitment process.