Food & Beverage Operations Manager

Corinthia London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days paid holidays per annum

Complimentary meals on duty

Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform

Enhanced pension entitlement

Season ticket loan

Private medical

Job summary

Corinthia London is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Operations Manager to support the Director of Food & Beverage in leading the hotel’s dining venues, bars, in-room dining, and event catering. You will uphold Forbes standards, drive staff training, and ensure exceptional guest service across multiple outlets.

The role requires strong leadership, budget management, wine knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing, finance, and kitchen teams within a luxury environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food and beverage management in leadership or supervisory role within a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant environment.
• Proven experience managing food and beverage operations, staff supervision, and service delivery across multiple outlets.
• Strong food and beverage knowledge, with a good understanding of wine
• Financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, costs, and revenue targets.
• Proficiency in using property management systems, inventory software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Certification in Food Safety, Health & Safety, or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the hotel’s dining venues, bars, in-room dining, and event catering.
• Drive staff training and ensure operational standards are met in each restaurant and outlet.
• Provide strong leadership and motivate a diverse team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Collaborate with marketing, finance, and kitchen teams to drive success.
• Maintain high service standards in line with Forbes standards and hotel expectations.

Skills

Leadership

F&B operations

Budgeting

Guest service

Wine knowledge

Team management

Cross-functional collab

Staff training

Operational efficiency

Education

Hospitality Management degree

Food Safety Certification

Tools

PMS software

Inventory software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our heart, head and hands play a part in everything we do. By caring about the art of hospitality and perfecting every detail, we work together to uplift the lives of others. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of providing an unrivalled service that is greatly admired.

If you are passionate about delivering an exquisite service within a 5-star environment, then we would like to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Food & Beverage Operations Manager plays a critical role in supporting the Director of Food & Beverage in overseeing the overall food and beverage operations within the hotel. This position oversees the day-to-day running of the hotel’s dining venues, bars, in-room dining, and event catering, driving and maintaining the highest standards of service and, quality in line with Forbes standards and hotel service expectations. The Food & Beverage Operations Manager provides strong leadership, drives staff training and ensures operational standards are met in each restaurant and outlet.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience in food and beverage management in leadership or supervisory role within a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant environment.
• Proven experience managing food and beverage operations, staff supervision, and service delivery across multiple outlets.
• Strong food and beverage knowledge, with a good understanding of wine
• Strong background in operational efficiency, cost control, and guest service excellence.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and collaborating with marketing, finance, and kitchen teams to drive success.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop a team of diverse professionals.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with staff, guests, and senior management.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving efficiency and operational improvements.
• High attention to detail, particularly in the areas of guest service, food quality, and cleanliness.
• Financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, costs, and revenue targets.
• Proficiency in using property management systems, inventory software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Certification in Food Safety, Health & Safety, or equivalent is required.
• Additional training or certifications in leadership, financial management, or customer service excellence are advantageous.

ABOUT CORINTHIA

Corinthia London combines contemporary flair with traditional grandeur. We consider ourselves as London’s elegant, uplifting grand hotel, intelligently designed for modern life. Situated in the heart of London, the hotel features 279 beautiful bedrooms, including 7 penthouses and 55 suites, elegant restaurants, and bars and the largest, most breath-taking multi award-winning spa in London.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

• Highly competitive salary
• 29 days paid holidays per annum (inc. bank/public holidays)
• Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Extensive recognition programs and length of service awards
• Enhanced pension entitlement
• Season ticket loan

Our focus is supporting your health and wellbeing and giving you more time with your family and friends by offering:

• Enhanced sick pay
• Private medical
• Eye test vouchers
• Access to Employee health and wellbeing programme
• Mental health and wellbeing workshops
• Discounted Salon, Spa, Food and Beverage and accommodation rates
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts across our portfolio of international hotels

We will invest in you the same way you do it with us and provide you with access to:

• Learning & Development programmes
• Apprenticeship scheme
• Complimentary English classes
• Corinthia inspired gifts for special occasions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Colleague social events

ELIGIBILITY

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, or be able to acquire such eligibility. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.