Food & Beverage Manager

Accor; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A charming boutique hotel is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a team for exceptional service. Responsibilities include managing costs, stock, and ensuring a safe work environment. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience and strong customer service skills. The role offers benefits like hotel stays and discounts, fostering career growth within a diverse environment.

Benefits

Hotel stays

Discounts

Training

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of food and beverage menu items.
• Basic math skills for transactions.
• Understanding of hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operation of the restaurant and bar.
• Lead the F&B team to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage food and beverage costs and uphold menu standards.
• Control inventory and provide financial reporting.
• Cover duty manager shifts as needed.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Strong communication abilities

Attention to detail

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Job description

As our next Food & Beverage Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operation of the restaurant and bar, leading the F&B team to ensure customer satisfaction and business profitability. The role involves managing food and beverage costs, upholding menu standards, and controlling inventory. You will provide guidance and support to the team to help them achieve their potential and meet departmental objectives. Additionally, you will ensure the outlets operate efficiently, maintain high-quality service, and that the work environment is safe and pleasant. Your responsibilities include daily financial tasks, stock management, and end-of-month reporting. You may also be required to cover duty manager shifts as needed.

Minimum requirements include:

1. At least 2 years of relevant experience
2. Excellent customer service skills
3. Strong communication abilities
4. Knowledge of food and beverage menu items
5. Basic math skills for transactions
6. Attention to detail
7. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
8. Understanding of hygiene and safety standards
9. Teamwork and interpersonal skills
10. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Join Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House, a charming boutique hotel set in picturesque surroundings, offering a unique working environment with benefits including hotel stays, discounts, training, and career growth opportunities within the Accor network. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome candidates eligible to work in the UK.