Food & Beverage Manager

Cornwall Staff Agency Ltd; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Staff Agency Ltd in Cornwall is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead a multi-outlet operation within a premium hotel setting. The role offers a £45,000 salary plus benefits and a hands-on leadership challenge in a luxury environment.

You'll drive guest experience, manage budgets and KPIs, lead on service standards across restaurants, bars and events, and work closely with kitchen teams to optimise menus, pricing and profitability.

Qualifications

• Hands-on management experience in multi-outlet F&B operations
• Strong understanding of guest service standards and hospitality operations
• Proven ability to manage budgets, KPIs and cost control

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team across multiple F&B outlets
• Deliver high standards of service and guest experience
• Collaborate with kitchen teams on menus, pricing and standards
• Manage departmental budgets, P&L, and commercial performance
• Monitor labour costs and forecasting to optimise staffing
• Oversee stock, purchasing and supplier relations
• Drive revenue, average spend and profitability
• Address guest feedback and continuously improve the operation
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety requirements
• Coordinate with other hotel departments to ensure seamless guest experience

Skills

F&B Management

Staff Leadership

P&L Management

Guest Service

Job description

Food & Beverage Manager

Falmouth | £45,000 + Benefits | Full-Time

Are you an experienced F&B Manager looking for your next challenge in a premium hospitality environment?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Food & Beverage Manager to join a high-quality luxury hotel operation in Cornwall.

This is a hands-on management position with responsibility for a multi-outlet F&B operation, leading a strong team and driving both guest experience and commercial performance.

The Opportunity

As Food & Beverage Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day operation across restaurants, bars, events, room service and other F&B areas.

You’ll be a visible leader on the floor, supporting your team through busy services while also taking responsibility for budgets, labour, stock, revenue and overall departmental performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team across multiple F&B outlets
• Deliver consistently high standards of service and guest experience
• Work closely with the kitchen team on menus, pricing and standards
• Manage departmental budgets, P&L, KPIs and commercial performance
• Control labour costs through effective forecasting and rota planning
• Manage stock, purchasing, suppliers and wastage
• Drive revenue, average spend and overall profitability
• Handle guest feedback and continually improve the operation
• Ensure compliance with food safety, licensing, allergen and H&S requirements
• Work closely with other hotel departments to deliver a seamless guest experience

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as an F&B Manager or experienced Assistant F&B Manager
• Strong hotel, resort or multi-outlet hospitality experience
• A hands-on, visible and inspirational leadership style
• Commercially astute with a strong understanding of P&L, budgets and KPIs
• Excellent knowledge of food, wine and beverage
• A natural ability to motivate and develop teams
• Calm and confident under pressure
• Passionate about delivering outstanding service

What's on Offer?

• £45,000 salary
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Senior F&B leadership position
• Premium hospitality environment
• Opportunity to lead a varied, multi-outlet operation
• Excellent career development potential

Location: Cornwall
Salary: £45,000 + benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent