Food and Beverage Manager -St Mawes

AB Boutique Hotels Ltd; Truro; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel and F&B discounts

Structured training and career paths

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Spa/health club membership

Travel loans

Competitive salary

Annual awards and family events

Job summary

AB Boutique Hotels Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Food & Beverage Manager for our St Mawes boutique property. You will lead daily operations across restaurant, bar, café and in-room dining, ensuring warm, attentive service and a memorable guest experience.

You will manage, mentor and develop the F&B team, optimise rosters and costs, and work closely with the Head Chef to align front and back of house operations. A boutique luxury setting with potential pre-opening opportunities awaits.

Qualifications

• You’ll be a natural host and an experienced Food & Beverage leader who genuinely enjoys creating great guest experiences.
• Strong restaurant and bar operational experience.
• Good commercial awareness, including payroll, stock control and departmental costs.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A calm, proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day Food & Beverage operation across the restaurant, bar, café and in-room dining.
• Creating a consistently warm, relaxed and professional guest experience.
• Leading from the floor and supporting the team during key service periods.
• Recruiting, training, motivating and developing the Food & Beverage team.
• Managing rotas and staffing levels in line with business needs and payroll budgets.
• Working closely with the Head Chef to ensure smooth communication between front and back of house.
• Monitoring revenue, stock, costs, wastage and departmental performance.
• Identifying opportunities to increase revenue and improve the guest experience.
• Handling guest feedback confidently and positively.
• Maintaining excellent standards of presentation, cleanliness and organisation.
• Ensuring food safety, allergen, licensing and health & safety requirements are followed.

Skills

F&B management

Hospitality leadership

Restaurant operations

Team leadership

Payroll & stock control

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Evenings & weekend flexibility

Job description

A new chapter in luxury hospitality is coming to St Mawes. This exciting new hotel will bring 56 beautifully designed bedrooms, a vibrant café, and a relaxing spa experience to one of Cornwall’s most sought-after coastal destinations.

As Food & Beverage Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day operation across our restaurant, bar, café and in-room dining, making sure every guest receives warm, attentive and memorable service.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys being visible on the floor, leading a team, developing people and creating a great atmosphere for both guests and colleagues.

What you will be doing

• Leading the day-to-day Food & Beverage operation across the restaurant, bar, café and in-room dining.
• Creating a consistently warm, relaxed and professional guest experience.
• Leading from the floor and supporting the team during key service periods.
• Recruiting, training, motivating and developing the Food & Beverage team.
• Managing rotas and staffing levels in line with business needs and payroll budgets.
• Working closely with the Head Chef to ensure smooth communication between front and back of house.
• Monitoring revenue, stock, costs, wastage and departmental performance.
• Identifying opportunities to increase revenue and improve the guest experience.
• Handling guest feedback confidently and positively.
• Maintaining excellent standards of presentation, cleanliness and organisation.
• Ensuring food safety, allergen, licensing and health & safety requirements are followed.

What we are looking for

• You’ll be a natural host and an experienced Food & Beverage leader who genuinely enjoys creating great guest experiences.
• You’ll ideally have:
• Previous Food & Beverage management experience within a hotel, restaurant or quality hospitality environment.
• Strong restaurant and bar operational experience.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing a team.
• Good commercial awareness, including payroll, stock control and departmental costs.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence handling guest feedback and resolving issues.
• A calm, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A flexible approach to working evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Experience within a boutique, luxury or lifestyle hotel would be an advantage, as would previous pre‑opening experience.

What we can Offer

With 6 hotels across the UK and more in the pipeline we can offer you;

• Great hotel and F&B discounts for yourselves, family and friends. We want all our hotels to be a place you are excited to share with those you love.
• Exceptional training and career paths. We are passionate about effective performance management from day one.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave for all our managers
• On Site Spa/Health club membership to keep you healthy and happy.
• Travel Loans to help with your commute
• A competitive salary, rewarding exceptional service.
• Family events and annual award ceremonies, celebrating your wins with you.