Food & Beverage Manager

VERA Security, Inc.; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in the UK is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to oversee daily operations in their restaurant and bar. The ideal candidate will ensure high service standards, manage a motivated team, and handle cost control and inventories. Previous experience in hotel F&B management is essential, along with strong organizational and communication skills. This role offers competitive benefits including free hotel stays and discounts, along with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Free night stays in UK hotels

50% off in Accor restaurants

Continuous learning and development

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in managing or supervising hotel F&B operations.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English and must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily F&B service delivery.
• Lead, train and motivate the F&B team.
• Monitor service standards and guest satisfaction.
• Support recruitment and performance reviews.

Skills

Guest-focused

Team-oriented

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Tools

Opera

TARS

Stock management systems

Job description

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Job Description

As our next Food & Beverage Manager, you will take the lead in all F&B operations, overseeing the day-to-day running of our restaurant, bar, room service, and breakfast operations. You'll ensure seamless service, motivate your team, and keep both guests and profits smiling.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing daily F&B service delivery with a strong hands-on presence
• Leading, training, and motivating the F&B team, including supervisors
• Coordinating with Kitchen, Front Office, Housekeeping and Maintenance teams
• Monitoring service standards, hygiene, licensing compliance and guest satisfaction
• Overseeing inventories, F&B cost control, menus, purchasing and maintenance
• Participating in weekly Head of Department meetings and supporting Duty Management shifts as needed
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and performance reviews within your team
• Analysing key metrics (revenue, staffing, costs) and adjusting operations accordingly
• Being a role model for Accor’s service culture and values

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience managing or supervising hotel F&B operations
• Is highly organised, guest-focused and team-oriented
• Understands cost control, food safety, stock management and licensing compliance
• Can multitask and stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Is confident working with digital systems (Opera, TARS, stock platforms, etc.)
• Is flexible and available to support early, late and weekend shifts as per rota
• Has a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and strong communication skills
• Has the right to work in the UK and fluency in English

Additional Information

Our mission at Ibis Budget London Heathrow Central is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell.

A job, a career, or a calling - whatever brings you here, we have something for you!

As part of our team, you can enjoy:

• Free night stays in UK hotels and 50% off in Accor restaurants (T&Cs apply)
• Discounted hotel rates globally in over 100 countries
• Continuous learning and development with the Accor Academy
• Wellbeing support for your professional and personal life
• Limitless career growth across 5,000+ hotels
• Participation in building a more inclusive and sustainable world
• And much more — our goal is to help you grow and unleash your personality

A little more information:

We are committed to giving our talents the skills and support required to deliver excellent service, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. No matter your specialty or culinary background, we offer great training to help you thrive.

Our hotel offers 307 rooms and 24/7 bar and restaurant services. To ensure you can best support our guests, fluency in English is required. And to help you see things from the guest’s perspective, we’ll even arrange a complimentary one-night stay when you start.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this role, please click ‘apply’ now - we’d love to hear from you!

One more thing…

By working at Ibis Budget London Heathrow Central, you become part of the Accor network, a worldwide hospitality leader. With us, you can be all you are, work with purpose, grow, learn, enjoy, and explore limitless opportunities.

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