Food & Beverage Manager - Brentford, London

The Weir Bar; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned independent bar in England is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to lead the team and ensure high-quality service and guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include daily operations, team development, and maximizing profitability. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in a busy venue and strong food and beverage knowledge. This role offers a generous salary, bonus scheme, and potential live-in options.

Benefits

Generous salary and bonus scheme

28 days holiday

Free meals on shift

Discount on food for family and friends

1 weekend off per month

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a high-quality, busy venue.
• Strong knowledge of food, wine and beer.
• Excellent communication skills and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the team to deliver exceptional service.
• Oversee daily operations of all F&B areas.
• Maximise profitability through effective management.

Skills

High-quality service delivery

Food and beverage knowledge

Strong communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

Food & Beverage Manager - Brentford, London

About us

The Weir Bar is an award-winning, family-owned for 23 years, independent nestled between Brentford High Street & the historic Butts Square. It features a stunning back garden on the edge of the Brent Canal, offering a large space for Al Fresco dining and a cozy, delicately restored interior reflecting its rich history.

The Weir Bar delivers exceptional hospitality and has become a destination venue. Whether it’s a corporate function, wedding or birthday party – The Weir is Brentford’s place to book. Renowned for its seasonal menus and stand-out drinks' selection, The Weir pairs high quality food with memorable experiences.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-established Kitchen & Front of House team. We’re seeking someone with exceptional standards, who can nurture the friendly and welcoming ethos at the heart of The Weir.

The Weir has great connections to the Elizabeth Line and is just a 20-minute train ride from Waterloo.

The role

This leadership role is made for an inspiring, hands-on Food and Beverage Manager to join our outstanding team. You will oversee the daily operations of the business with the support of the GM, Managing Director and Finance & Operations Manager. Your leadership will ensure the highest quality in food, drink, exceptional service, guest satisfaction, profitability and seamless compliance with brand and legal standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and motivate the team to deliver exceptional service whilst maintaining our ethos, and our consistent 5* reviews
• Oversee the day to day running of all F&B areas
• Maximise the profitability through effective stock, labour and margin management
• Identify and capitalise on sales opportunities across food, beverages and events.
• Collaborate with our GM, Head Chef & Head Bartender to ensure consistency and quality.

Is this you?

• A proven track record in a high-quality, busy venue
• Strong knowledge of food, wine and beer
• Calm and confident under pressure with excellent communication skills
• Customer service is your thing - you love engaging with guests and building relationships
• Commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets and cost controls
• You work well both independently and as part of a large team

What’s on Offer?

• A generous salary and bonus scheme based on personal performance and agreeable and achievable targets
• 45 hours work week contract
• Live-in can be discussed
• 28 days holiday
• Free meals on shift
• The chance to work at an exciting, established venue
• Discount on food when in the venue with family and friends
• 1 weekend off per month

If you’re a driven, people-focused Food and Beverage Manager looking for your next challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The role is available immediately.