Food & Beverage Operations Manager

China Fleet Country Club Ltd.; Saltash; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A country club venue in the UK is seeking a Food & Beverage Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a front-of-house team. The ideal candidate will have a strong hospitality background, excellent leadership skills, and a focus on customer satisfaction. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for progress within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for progression

Free use of facilities

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to discount platform

Discounts throughout the club

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hospitality or restaurant management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Hands-on approach with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Food & Beverage department.
• Lead and develop the front-of-house team.
• Ensure excellent customer service and product knowledge.
• Monitor and control stock and operating costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Satisfaction Focus

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Hospitality Trends

Education

Hospitality or Restaurant Management Experience

First Aid Qualification

Personal Licence

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Food & Beverage Operations Manager to join our team at the China Fleet Country Club. The club is set in 180 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside, just 15 minutes from Plymouth’s city centre. We are a Country Club that offers accommodation, fitness & leisure, golf, dining, hair & beauty, weddings, conferences, and events.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Food & Beverage department.
• Lead, train, and develop a high-performing front-of-house team.
• Ensure excellent customer service and strong product knowledge.
• Monitor and control stock, payroll, and operating costs.
• Collaborate with the kitchen and events teams for seamless service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
• Oversee rota planning, staff scheduling, and POS systems.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in hospitality or restaurant management (essential).
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• A hands-on approach with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of food, drinks and current hospitality trends.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work well under pressure.
• First Aid at work qualification.
• Personal Licence.

We offer you

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for progression within a growing business.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Free use of the facilities.
• Free parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a discount platform.
• Discounts throughout the club.
• Free warm up driving range balls.
• Learning and development opportunities.

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding dining experiences and ready to lead a dynamic team, we invite you to apply today and be part of our exceptional journey at China Fleet Country Club.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.