Food & Beverage Manager

LGH Hotel Management Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hotel management company in Chester seeks an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to oversee culinary operations. This role involves managing restaurant, bar, and room services while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and driving revenue growth. Ideal candidates will have a passion for hospitality and proven leadership skills. The role offers employee discounts and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Employee discounts on hotel rates

Shopping discounts

Eye care

Free legal & money advice

Counseling sessions

Hospital & death benefit plans

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing resources

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the food and beverage industry.
• Proven experience in managing food and beverage operations.
• Skilled in driving revenue growth and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and manage F&B budget.
• Provide direction to a team of food and beverage experts.
• Ensure exceptional dining experiences for guests.

Skills

Passionate about Hospitality

Experienced Leader

Revenue-Driven

Team-Oriented

Detail-Oriented

Innovative

Job description

Food & Beverage Manager

The Queen at Chester Hotel, Premier Collection By Best Western

Food & Beverage Manager

Overview

Are you a passionate and experienced Food and Beverage Manager ready to take the reins of our hotel's culinary operations? We're looking for someone who thrives on delivering exceptional guest experiences and can manage our main restaurant, bar, and room service with flair.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Passion: Drive revenue growth, manage the F&B budget with precision, and oversee labor payroll management.
• Inspire Excellence: Provide direction to a team of dedicated food and beverage experts, nurturing their skills and fostering a high-performing team.
• Create Memorable Experiences: Ensure our guests enjoy truly exceptional dining experiences, establishing our hotel as a premier food and beverage destination in the local area.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about Hospitality: Someone who genuinely loves creating exceptional guest experiences and has a deep understanding of the food and beverage industry.
• Experienced Leader: A natural leader with proven experience in managing food and beverage operations, including restaurants, bars, and room service.
• Revenue-Driven: Skilled in driving revenue growth, managing budgets, and overseeing labor payroll with accurate forecasting.
• Team-Oriented: Capable of providing direction and nurturing the development of a dedicated team, fostering a high-performing environment.
• Detail-Oriented: Focused on maintaining high standards of presentation and service, ensuring every guest has a memorable dining experience.
• Innovative: Able to bring fresh ideas and creativity to the role, enhancing the hotel's reputation as a premier food and beverage destination.

Hotel

Welcome to the original railway hotel. Since 1860, we’ve been creating wonderful experiences for discerning travellers. Situated at the gateway to Chester, we offer a stylish escape, a place to rest from your journey, and a luxurious, well-connected base to explore Chester and beyond.

Our hotel is renowned for its rich heritage and stunning public areas, where you can enjoy great food, afternoon teas, and signature cocktails. Don’t miss our hidden gem, the terrace, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city.

Built opposite Chester station to serve first-class rail passengers, this hotel has an illustrious past. This magnificent brick and stucco Italianate building was considered the first skyscraper of its time. Since opening in 1860, it has hosted notable guests such as Charles Dickens, Cecil Rhodes, and Lillie Langtry.

All 218 bedrooms feature superfast Wi-Fi, a TV, and 24-hour room service. The hotel also offers 8 conference rooms, ideal for any event, meeting, or wedding.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.