Food & Beverage Operations Manager

China Fleet Country Club; Saltash; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A country club in Cornwall is seeking a Food & Beverage Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and develop a high-performing team. The successful candidate will ensure exceptional guest experiences, manage stock and costs, and have a strong background in hospitality management. This role provides a competitive salary, opportunities for progression, and access to club facilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for progression

Supportive team environment

Free use of facilities

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts throughout the club

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality or restaurant management is essential.
• Must have First Aid at work qualification.
• Personal Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Food & Beverage department.
• Lead, train, and develop a high-performing front-of-house team.
• Ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Strong leadership

Customer satisfaction focus

Communication skills

Knowledge of hospitality trends

Job description

Company Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Food & Beverage Operations Manager to join our team at the China Fleet Country 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.

Summary

Are you an experienced and motivated hospitality professional? We’re looking for a Food & Beverage Operations Manager to co-lead the daily operations of our busy food and beverage operations alongside our existing management team. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and have strong leadership skills, we want to hear from you!

Key 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.