Food & Beverage Manager

Dominus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff rate across Marriott brands and

Inspirational Stay with dinner, bed &

Additional annual leave entitlement

Impact Day – paid charity day

Development opportunities across Domin

Staff events and recognition

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cycle To Work Scheme

Refer A Friend Scheme

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

The Dixon, Tower Bridge - Autograph Collection is hiring a Food & Beverage Manager to lead all restaurant, bar, café and meetings & events operations. You will work with the Hotel Manager and Executive Head Chef to drive guest satisfaction, build strong teams and maintain top standards of quality, service and compliance.

This hands-on leadership role requires commercial acumen, a strong operations presence and a passion for hospitality, delivering exceptional experiences across all outlets.

Qualifications

• Experience as Food & Beverage Manager or similar role in a hotel or multi-outlet environment.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop large teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with budgeting, payroll and stock control experience.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergen management and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Food & Beverage team across all outlets.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training and succession planning.
• Drive guest experiences and maintain high service standards.
• Monitor feedback and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with brand, health & safety, allergen and licensing rules.
• Manage labour, payroll, and costs to meet budgets.
• Deliver revenue growth through sales initiatives and promotions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Revenue teams.
• Oversee stock control, purchasing and inventory management.
• Analyze performance and drive profitability and efficiency.
• Lead meetings and communicate objectives across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Food safety

Allergen management

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Education

Hospitality qualification or degree

Tools

Micros

Fourth

Job description

The Hotel

Set within a beautifully restored former Magistrates’ Court dating back to 1905, The Dixon, Tower Bridge - Autograph Collection is a boutique lifestyle hotel that seamlessly blends historic character with contemporary design. Located moments from Tower Bridge, the hotel features 193 stylish bedrooms, a vibrant restaurant and bar, and a strong connection to the local community.

As part of Autograph Collection by Marriott, The Dixon celebrates individuality, craftsmanship, and storytelling, creating memorable experiences for every guest.

What we offer

• Staff rate across all Marriott brands and across the Dominus hotel portfolio
• Your Inspirational Stay – a night in the hotel and enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast with a plus one (T&C's apply)
• Additional annual leave entitlement based on length of service
• Impact Day – a paid day to support your charity of choice
• Development opportunity across the Dominus hotels portfolio, including Marriott and Hilton brands
• Staff events and recognition schemes
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Season Travel Ticket Loan
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Refer A Friend Scheme – get rewarded when they join the team
• A collaborative team culture where people thrive together and a place where you can be your true authentic self

About the Role

As Food & Beverage Manager, you will lead all Food & Beverage operations across the hotel, including the Restaurant, Bar, Café and Meetings & Events. Working closely with the Hotel Manager and Executive Head Chef, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, developing high-performing teams, driving commercial success and ensuring the highest standards of quality, service and compliance across all outlets. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring a strong operational presence, commercial awareness and a passion for hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Food & Beverage team.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training and succession planning across all outlets.
• Drive exceptional guest experiences and consistently high service standards.
• Monitor guest feedback and implement actions to continuously improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with all brand standards, health & safety, food safety, allergen and licensing requirements.
• Manage labour, payroll, food and beverage costs in line with budget and business targets.
• Deliver revenue growth through effective sales initiatives, promotions and outlet visibility.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing and Revenue teams to maximise business opportunities.
• Oversee stock control, purchasing processes and inventory management.
• Analyse departmental performance and implement strategies to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Lead departmental meetings, communicate business objectives and ensure alignment across all teams.

About You

• Previous experience as a Food & Beverage Manager, Restaurant General Manager or similar leadership role within a hotel or multi-outlet hospitality environment.
• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing large teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, payroll, stock control and departmental profitability.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, health & safety, allergen management and licensing requirements.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and creating a positive team culture.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a hands‑on approach to leadership.

Desirable

• Experience overseeing Meetings & Events operations.
• Experience within a branded hotel environment.
• Knowledge of systems such as Micros, Fourth or similar hospitality platforms.
• Hospitality qualification or degree.

If you are passionate about hospitality, people development and driving exceptional guest experiences, we would love to hear from you.