Food and Beverage Manager – Nidd Hall Hotel

Warner Leisure Hotels; Nidd; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in available

Gym access

60% discounted meals onsite

Pension scheme

Career development

28 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

Employee assistance

Free parking

Job summary

Warner Hotels is recruiting a Food & Beverage Manager for Nidd Hall Hotel in Yorkshire. You will oversee the restaurant and bar operations and work with the Head of Hospitality to deliver an exceptional guest journey.

You will lead a large hospitality team, drive service standards, manage costs and develop staff through coaching and training. A rewarding role with development opportunities and access to Warner benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a large complex hospitality team.
• Ability to manage costs and drive sales.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills.
• Strong decision-making under high demand.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the hotel's restaurant and bar.
• Lead the Food & Beverage team to deliver high service standards.
• Collaborate with Head of Hospitality and team leaders to optimise guest experience.
• Assist with cost control and resource management to ensure efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Hospitality experience

Cost management

Staff development

Decision making

Guest focus

Job description

Join our team at Nidd Hall, part of the Warner Hotels Group. This 199-bedroom historic hotel is set in 45 acres of gardens with a fishing lake and stunning Yorkshire countryside views.

Salary £31,000 up to £33,000 dependent on experience

At Warner Hotels, we’re passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, and we have an exciting opportunity for a Food & Beverage Manager to join our team.

What will I be doing?

Working closely with the Head of Hospitality, other Food and Beverage Managers and Food and Beverage Team Leaders you will ensure the smooth running of your restaurant or bar within the hotel.

Hospitality is a very important part of our guests’ experience when staying at Warner. As a Food and Beverage Manager you are part of one great team, working within our restaurant and bar facilities. With inspiring and tasty menus and settings to be proud of, you will play an integral part in providing a perfect customer journey for our guests.

What are we looking for?

• An inspirational manager who drives food and beverage service standards both front and back of house.
• A people focused leader who puts the guest journey at the heart of everything they do.
• An individual with the ability to effectively lead, motivate and engage your leaders and team, even in times of high demand.
• A willingness to challenge if standards aren’t meeting required levels.
• Someone who can make decisions confidently.
• A passionate leader to coach and give feedback across the Food and Beverage department to improve performance.

What skills do I need?

• You’ll need to be experienced in managing a large complex team in a customer facing environment, ideally with significant experience within hospitality
• You’ll need to have the demonstrable ability to manage costs in line with budgets, and an understanding of where to drive sales as appropriate
• Have the ability to create an environment where the team are able to grow and develop
• You’ll be a natural leader, with the ability to inspire and lead a team, communicating articulate ideas

Why Work for Warner Hotels?

• Potential Live-in available
• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• 60% discounted food onsite
• Pension scheme
• A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degrees and Apprenticeship level)
• 28 days annual leave per year (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 20% discount at breaks at Warner, Butlins & Haven + additional discounts during your stays for you and your family
• Help @ Hand from Unum – including virtual GP, Physiotherapy support, Mental Health sessions
• Life Assurance
• Free Car Parking onsite
• Family Friendly policies
• Refer a friend scheme
• Aslan: Our Reward & recognition portal includes access to a financial wellbeing platform
• Access to a discounts platform including a points based discount plan to increase your retail discounts
• Access your wages on demand through Aslan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• L&G Care Concierge
• Glow Getters and Long Service Awards

Ready to discover your glow?

Be part of something more than a hotel — where your personality shines and your ideas matter.

At Warner Hotels, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: [e-mail]

Location: Nidd Hall Hotel, Nidd Hall, HG3 3BN