Food & Beverage Manager

The Roseate Edinburgh Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury boutique hotel in Edinburgh is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to lead the F&B team and enhance service standards. The ideal candidate will bring substantial F&B management experience, a creative approach to service delivery, and strong leadership skills. This role offers an opportunity to shape the dining experience and work in a vibrant hotel environment.

Benefits

Salary and monthly service charge

Meals on duty

Uniform provision and laundry

Preferential room rates

Qualifications

• Proven track record in F&B management in a luxury setting.
• Strong expertise in bar operations and cocktail curation.
• Experience with health & safety and food hygiene compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Dunstane Restaurant & Bar.
• Lead and motivate the F&B team for high-quality service.
• Manage stock and supplier relationships effectively.

Skills

F&B management experience

Leadership and team development

Commercial awareness

Creativity in service delivery

Communication skills

Job description

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The Roseate Edinburgh, a distinguished five-star
boutique hotel, is gracefully set across two impeccably restored Victorian
townhouses. Located just five minutes from Haymarket railway station and under
20 minutes from Edinburgh Airport, the hotel offers an elegant city retreat
where heritage meets contemporary sophistication. Rich in character and
timeless charm, it provides a sanctuary of refined comfort in the heart of
Scotland’s capital.

The Dunstane Restaurant & Bar, located within the hotel,
showcases seasonal Scottish produce and a thoughtfully curated drinks menu,
offering guests and locals an intimate and stylish dining experience. Whether
it's whisky tastings, cocktail evenings, afternoon tea in the garden, or
bespoke private events, we aim to create standout moments in every guest
interaction.

We are now looking for a Food & Beverage Manager
to lead our dynamic and growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for
someone ready to take ownership of our F&B operation, elevate service
standards, and drive commercial success. If you are motivated, hands-on, and
passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences, we’d love to hear
from you.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a proven track record in F&B management, preferably within a luxury
boutique or 5-star hotel setting

• Be commercially aware and confident in identifying and developing sales
opportunities across restaurant, bar, events, and afternoon tea service

• Demonstrate strong leadership and team development skills

• Be organised, with the ability to manage rotas, stock, suppliers, and
departmental admin efficiently

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, working flexible shifts including
weekends and evenings

• Be passionate about food, drink, and delivering exceptional customer service

• Show creativity in improving service delivery, menu ideas, and event
execution

• Be experienced in health & safety and food hygiene compliance

• Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to inspire a team and
engage with guests in a warm, professional manner

Responsibilities include:

• Full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Dunstane Restaurant
& Bar and all F&B outlets and delivering seamless MICE events at the
hotel with the hotel teams.

• Leading and motivating the team to deliver consistent, high-quality service

• Managing rotas, recruitment, training, and performance reviews

• Working closely with the Head Chef and Management team to plan and execute
seasonal menus, events, and promotions

• Driving sales through upselling, local networking, and partnership
opportunities

• Managing stock, supplier relationships, and ensuring cost control targets are
met

• Maintaining compliance with food safety, licensing, and health & safety
regulations

• Ensuring excellent communication and collaboration between F&B, kitchen,
and front office departments

Package benefits:

• Salary and monthly service charge

• Meals on duty

• Provision and laundry of uniform

Preferential room rates within
the hotel group for yourself, family, and friends

• Performance review and personal development plan

• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities

• Support in the development of your career

Entry Requirements:

• Previous experience in a senior F&B management role, ideally within a
5-star or luxury hospitality environment

·
Strong expertise in bar operations, including
stock control, cocktail curation and the development of seasonal drinks menus

·
In-depth knowledge of premium wines, whiskies
and spirits, with the ability to guide and train the team accordingly

·
Hands-on experience in leading à la carte
restaurant service, with the confidence and capability to oversee a smooth and
refined dinner operation at The Dunstane Restaurant & Bar in the evenings

• Strong leadership skills and
ability to manage and motivate a team

• To work a variety of shifts including
weekends, evenings and public holidays

• Excellent spoken and written English

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK

The successful candidate will be committed, proactive, and
eager to lead by example. This is a key role within our hotel, and an exciting
opportunity to help shape the future of our F&B offering.