Food and Beverage Manager

Novotel Hotels; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Southampton and ibis Southampton seek a hands-on Bar & Restaurant Manager to lead the two hotels’ food and beverage operation, driving guest satisfaction and commercial performance. You will manage daily bars and restaurants, recruit and develop the team, drive revenue, monitor costs and ensure compliance with licensing, hygiene and safety standards.

The role requires at least three years in F&B supervision or management, strong leadership and communication skills, and flexibility to

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in a Food & Beverage supervisory or management role.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Experience managing costs, stock control and labour budgets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing the daily operation of the bars and restaurants
• Driving revenue and achieving commercial targets
• Managing stock control, purchasing and waste management
• Controlling payroll costs and departmental expenditure
• Delivering exceptional guest experiences and resolving guest feedback
• Ensuring licensing, hygiene and health & safety compliance
• Recruiting, training and developing team members
• Preparing weekly schedules and staffing levels
• Leading, motivating and inspiring the team to achieve results

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Cost management

Stock control

Labour budgets

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Stock management software

Job description

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Job Description

Join Novotel Southampton and help lead the food and beverage operation across two busy Southampton hotels. This full-time role offers a salary of £30,000-£32,000 per annum and the opportunity to make a real impact on guest satisfaction, team development and commercial performance.

We're looking for a hands-on and commercially minded hospitality leader to oversee the bars and restaurants serving Novotel Southampton and ibis Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Food & Beverage professional who thrives on delivering exceptional guest experiences, developing teams and driving strong commercial results.

Located in the heart of Southampton, the hotels serve a diverse mix of business travellers, cruise passengers, leisure guests and local customers, creating a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

The Role

As Bar & Restaurant Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the food and beverage departments, leading your team to deliver exceptional service while driving revenue, controlling costs and maintaining high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Managing the daily operation of the bars and restaurants
• Driving revenue and achieving commercial targets
• Managing stock control, purchasing and waste management
• Controlling payroll costs and departmental expenditure
• Delivering exceptional guest experiences and professionally resolving guest feedback
• Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, food hygiene and health & safety regulations
• Recruiting, training and developing team members
• Preparing weekly schedules and ensuring appropriate staffing levels
• Leading, motivating and inspiring the team to achieve excellent results

About You

You'll have at least three years' experience in a Food & Beverage supervisory or management role and be confident leading teams in a busy hospitality environment.

We're looking for someone with strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, along with experience managing costs, stock control and labour budgets. Knowledge of POS systems, stock management and current beverage trends would be advantageous. A hands-on approach and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays are essential.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a significant food and beverage operation, giving you the platform to develop your team, influence performance and contribute directly to the success of two well-established hotels.

As part of the growing Starboard Hotels portfolio, you'll benefit from a competitive salary of £30,000-£32,000 per annum, company sick pay, a day off for your birthday each year, employee discounts and ongoing training and development opportunities.

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