Food & Beverage Manager

Purely Recruitment Solutions; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Purely Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager for a Malmesbury-based operation. This hands-on leadership role oversees service, bookings, and coordinating restaurant, bar and kitchen to deliver warm hospitality.

You will lead from the floor, develop a team, manage revenue, labour, stock and compliance, and ensure food safety and licensing standards are met while maintaining guest focus.

Responsibilities

• You'll manage the pace and flow of service, oversee bookings and table plans, maintain high standards and ensure seamless communication between the restaurant, bar and kitchen.
• You'll recruit, train and develop a confident team, setting clear expectations, recognising great performance and nurturing future leaders.
• With a strong interest in food and drink, you'll build product knowledge across the team and encourage knowledgeable recommendations.
• You'll also take responsibility for commercial performance, including revenue, labour, rotas, average spend, stock and waste, balancing business performance with guest experience.
• Above all, you'll lead with warmth, energy and personality, creating a team and environment where people take pride in delivering exceptional hospitality.

Job description

Food & Beverage Manager

Malmesbury

Permanent - 48 hours per week

Salary is dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for a Food & Beverage Manager to join our client based in Malmesbury.

The Role

You'll be at the heart of the operation, leading from the floor and setting the standard for service. From welcoming guests and engaging with the team to keeping service running smoothly, you'll make sure every detail feels considered and every guest feels well looked after.

Working alongside the Owner, Operations Manager and Head Chef, you'll create a seamless experience across food, drink, service and atmosphere. You'll also inspire and develop a team who take pride in delivering hospitality with warmth and personality.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being where the action is. You'll have a strong understanding of what's happening throughout the restaurant, anticipate guest needs and step in to support your team whenever needed.

Key Responsibilities

You'll manage the pace and flow of service, oversee bookings and table plans, maintain high standards and ensure seamless communication between the restaurant, bar and kitchen. You'll recruit, train and develop a confident team, setting clear expectations, recognising great performance and nurturing future leaders. With a strong interest in food and drink, you'll build product knowledge across the team and encourage natural, knowledgeable recommendations. You'll also take responsibility for commercial performance, including revenue, labour, rotas, average spend, stock and waste, always balancing business performance with the guest experience. Alongside this, you'll ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, allergens, licensing and health & safety are maintained. Above all, you'll lead with warmth, energy and personality, creating a team and environment where people take pride in delivering exceptional hospitality.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking