Food & Beverage Manager - Derby

LGH - Best Western; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain seeks a Food & Beverage Manager for their Derby location. This role involves overseeing culinary operations, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring outstanding dining experiences for guests. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality and proven leadership skills in the F&B industry. The position offers various benefits including employee discounts and free meals on duty.

Benefits

Employee discounts on bedroom rates

Shopping discounts

Eye care

Free legal & money advice

Counseling sessions

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 advice & support line

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience managing restaurants, bars, and room service.
• Ability to drive revenue growth and manage budgets.
• Strong leadership skills to develop team performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and manage the food & beverage budget.
• Provide direction to the food & beverage team.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences at the hotel.

Skills

Passionate about Hospitality

Experienced Leader

Revenue-Driven

Team-Oriented

Detail-Oriented

Innovative

Job description

Food & Beverage Manager – Derby

Food & Beverage Manager at Derby Mickleover Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western.

Role Overview

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The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for the culinary operations of the hotel's main restaurant, bar & room service, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and revenue growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead with Passion: Drive revenue growth, manage F&B budget and oversee labor payroll.
• Inspire Excellence: Provide direction to a team of food & beverage experts, nurturing their skills & fostering a high‑performing team.
• Create Memorable Experiences: Ensure guests enjoy exceptional dining experiences, positioning the hotel as a premier F&B destination.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about Hospitality – loves creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Experienced Leader – proven skills in managing restaurants, bars & room service.
• Revenue‑Driven – drives growth, manages budgets & oversees labor payroll.
• Team‑Oriented – directs & nurtures team development.
• Detail‑Oriented – maintains high standards of presentation & service.
• Innovative – brings fresh ideas to enhance the hotel's reputation.

Benefits

• Employee discounts on bedroom rates across Best Western portfolio.
• Shopping discounts – groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out & holidays.
• Eye care.
• Free legal & money advice.
• Counseling sessions.
• Hospital & death benefit plans.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing tips & support fitness videos, recipes, podcasts & TV.
• Breathing exercises.
• 24/7 advice & support line.
• Team reward & recognition.
• Free meals on duty.
• Free parking.

Location

Located west of Derby, three miles from the city centre and a 10–15 minute taxi ride from Derby train station, the Derby Mickleover Hotel is part of the Signature Collection By Best Western.

With the Peak District National Park, Chatsworth House & Alton Towers nearby.

The hotel offers 99 rooms, including 9 luxury suites & 15 good‑value family rooms.

About us

LGH Hotels Management manages 42 hotels across the UK, including Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn & Best Western. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of the UK hospitality industry.