Food & Beverage Operations Manager

Hiddenwell; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Spa Day

Free staff meals

Leisure & spa facilities access

Pension scheme

Discounts on stays & dining

Job summary

Hoar Cross Hall is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Operations Manager to lead our F&B operation. You will report to the Head of Food & Beverage and oversee multiple outlets with a large team, delivering outstanding service, revenue growth and unforgettable guest experiences.

You will drive teams, manage budgets and staffing, ensure compliance with food safety and licensing, and continuously improve service quality in a luxury hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Senior Food & Beverage management experience in hotel, resort or luxury hospitality
• Experience managing multiple outlets
• Strong commercial awareness with budgets and costs
• Proven leadership to coach and develop teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple Food & Beverage outlets and lead a large team
• Deliver exceptional service and commercial performance
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and performance reviews
• Plan rotas and manage budgets, labour and stock
• Ensure compliance with food safety, licensing and health & safety

Job description

Food & Beverage Operations Manager
Location: Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire
Department: Food & Beverage
Salary: £47,500 per annum
Reports to: Head of Food & Beverage

About Us

At Hoar Cross Hall, we combine the elegance of a stately home with the indulgence of a luxury spa resort.

From exceptional dining experiences to a world-class spa, everything we do is designed to create unforgettable memories for our guests.

We believe in treating every guest like a friend of the family. We're looking for people with passion, positivity and a genuine commitment to exceptional hospitality.

We hire for attitude, train for skill and support you to grow your career.

We are looking for a passionate and driven Food & Beverage Operations Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional to take ownership of multiple vibrant service areas and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Food & Beverage Operations Manager to lead our Food & Beverage operation.

Reporting to the Head of Food & Beverage, you'll oversee multiple outlets while leading a large team to deliver exceptional service, commercial performance and unforgettable guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Restaurants
• Bars
• Cafés
• Weddings
• Meetings & Events
• Exclusive Hire functions
• Delivering consistently outstanding guest experiences
• Leading, motivating and developing Restaurant Managers, Bars Manager, Meetings & Events Operations Managers, Assistant Managers, Team Leaders and Food & Beverage colleagues
• Driving sales, revenue and departmental performance
• Managing budgets, labour costs, stock control and profitability
• Ensuring compliance with company standards, SOPs, food safety, licensing and health & safety legislation
• Planning rotas and ensuring staffing levels meet business needs
• Leading recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews and team development
• Working closely with other departments to deliver seamless guest experiences
• Continuously improving service, quality and operational efficiency

Training & Development

• Identifying training needs across the department
• Supporting and coach your teams to succeed
• Ensuring colleagues receive the right training for their roles
• Maintaining accurate training records and compliance standards

Health & Safety

• Food safety compliance
• Licensing and health & safety legislation
• High standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• Risk assessments and safe working practices
• Creating a positive and safe working environment

About You

• Have previous senior Food & Beverage management experience within a hotel, resort or luxury hospitality environment
• Have experience managing multiple Food & Beverage outlets
• Have excellent commercial awareness, including budgets, labour costs and stock control
• Have proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, inspire and develop teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Have a hands‑on management style with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Have a genuine passion for exceptional guest service and attention to detail
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, licensing and hospitality best practice

Additional Information

• 45 hours per week
• Working 5 out of 7 days per week (including evenings, weekends and bank holidays)
• Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and not require future sponsorship

Why Join us

• Work in a picturesque, historic estate with a focus on luxury and high standards in hospitality
• Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas
• Free meal provided daily through our staff canteen
• Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
• Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues
• Pension scheme
• Free Parking
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Excellent Induction and training programme
• Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
• On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
• A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities