Food & Beverage Manager

Staffline Recruitment (NI) Ltd.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Food and Beverage Manager for a hospitality client in Belfast. This role involves managing daily operations, ensuring excellent customer service, and developing the team. The successful candidate will have a competitive salary, bonuses, and growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

28 days holiday

Employee discounts on hotel stays

Discounted friends and family rates

Qualifications

• Experience in Food and Beverage Operations.
• Knowledge of the hospitality industry in N. Ireland.
• Track record of leading teams to achieve sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage bar, restaurant, and events spaces.
• Ensure high-quality customer service.
• Design exceptional menus and improve department.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Menu design

Financial awareness

Job description

Food and Beverage Manager

Staffline Ireland are recruiting for a Food and Beverage Manager on behalf of our client within the hospitality sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced departmental manager looking to take the next step in their career in hospitality. The Food & Beverage Manager will have a hands-on approach, taking full responsibility for the Food and Beverage team to deliver high-quality service across a busy hotel operation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the bar, restaurant and events spaces, overseeing day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards.
• Always ensure excellent levels of internal and external customer service.
• Assist with the design of exceptional menus, purchase goods and continuously make necessary improvements to your department.
• Identify customer needs and respond proactively to all their concerns.
• Develop the food and beverage teams by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising.
• Establish targets, SOPs, policies and procedures required for your department to run effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure two-way communication and nurture an ownership environment with an emphasis on motivation and teamwork.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations.
• Report to management regarding sales results and productivity.
• Any other duties the role may involve.

Person Specification:

• Similar experience within a similar Food and Beverage Operations role.
• Sound knowledge of the hospitality industry and competitors within N. Ireland.
• Proven track record of the ability to lead a team to achieve sales targets, control costs and deliver exceptional service delivery.
• Financial awareness.

The Rewards

The successful Food and Beverage Manager will enjoy a competitive salary depending on experience plus:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Internal growth and professional development opportunities.
• 28 days holiday for full-time staff.
• Departmental incentives including employee discounts on hotel stays and dining.
• Discounted friends and family rates.

Location

The Food and Beverage Manager role will be based in Belfast.

To be considered for this position, please forward your CV to Ross McConville at Staffline Ireland.

Staffline Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.