Food & Beverage Manager

VERA Security, Inc.; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fylde Coast hotel is seeking an experienced Food and Beverage Manager to oversee all aspects of F&B service. Responsibilities include managing the team, financial performance, and developing a customer-centric culture. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in hotel F&B, proven results, and excellent leadership skills. This role offers competitive salary and potential live-in assistance if relocation is required.

Benefits

Complimentary use of leisure facilities and discounted family rates

Preferential accommodation rates for family

Help with re-location if required – live-in available

Qualifications

• Strong background in hotel Food and Beverage management.
• Proven results in similar environments.
• Knowledge of industry trends, products, and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Food and Beverage team including training and performance management.
• Oversee financial performance and beverage stock control.
• Develop a structured training plan to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer experience

Financial management

Training and development

Job description

Food and Beverage Manager

£26,000 to £28,000 pa

We are a leading Fylde Coast hotel with a reputation for great customer experience looking for an experienced and dynamic Food and Beverage Manager to oversee all aspects of F&B Service including up to two Restaurants, Conference, Banqueting and Bars.

THE JOB

As Food and Beverage Manager you will be responsible for the financial and operational performance of the Food and Beverage department which includes the Restaurant, Conference, Banqueting and Bars. You will develop, coach and lead your team to deliver consistent high quality food and beverage service to hotel guests. With full accountability for the financial performance of Food and Beverage you will work to given wage, gross profit and revenue targets to ensure the profitability of the department.

THE PERSON

The successful applicant will have a strong and relevant background in hotel Food and Beverage. This role requires a hands‑on approach from a manager who is prepared to lead from the front. This is not an office‑based role!

They will be able to demonstrate a high skill level and proven results in similar environments. They must possess a sound knowledge of industry trends, products and techniques.

Most of all the candidate must be a positive, collaborative and enthusiastic individual with great leadership skills and the ability and vision to effect change where the need for this is identified.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing the Food and Beverage team, including training, recruitment and conduct and performance management
• Full operational responsibility for the Food and Beverage department including but not limited to; scheduling rotas, purchasing, management of absence and holidays,
• Overseeing the financial performance of the Food and Beverage department including beverage stock control, management of wage cost in line with given budgets and influencing incremental revenue through developing a sales culture within the department.
• To oversee, coach and develop the senior F&B team, giving performance appraisals in line with company policy.
• Handling customer feedback both positive and negative in a proactive and constructive manner.
• Fully responsible for health and safety within the department
• To develop a structured training plan within the department to inspire a customer experience led culture.

THE PERKS

• Complimentary Use of Leisure Facilities and Discounted Family Rates
• Preferential Accommodation Rates for Family
• Help with re-location if required – LIVE IN AVAILABLE.