Head Of Food & Beverage

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Dottery; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Private health insurance

Private dental insurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Head of Food & Beverage for a luxury country hotel in Bridport. You will lead a high-end F&B operation, shape guest experiences and drive commercial performance.

The role offers a salary of £45,000-£55,000 with live-in accommodation and a comprehensive benefits package. You will manage a skilled team in a premium hospitality environment and play a key role in standards and profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience within a luxury or high-end hotel or restaurant.
• Strong experience with Point-of-Sale systems and operational controls.
• Organised, proactive and calm under pressure, with excellent attention to detail.
• A confident communicator who is flexible, creative and committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• As Head of Food & Beverage, you'll take ownership of the operation while driving standards, efficiency and profitability.
• Lead the F&B team, overseeing rotas, training, performance and consistently high service standards.
• Take ownership of procurement, stock control, financial procedures and operational costs.
• Develop and implement SOPs, ensuring compliance with food safety, licensing and relevant legislation.
• Drive upselling across food, beverage, activities, experiences and events to maximise revenue and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

F&B operations

Guest experience

Tools

Point-of-Sale systems

Job description

Head of Food & Beverage | £45,000-£55,000 + Live-In Accommodation

Lead the F&B operation of a luxury country hotel, with private health cover, dental insurance and live-in accommodation available.

Are you ready to take ownership of a high-end food and beverage operation? This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Food & Beverage to join a luxury country hotel in Bridport, leading the team and helping to shape the guest experience, standards and commercial performance.

With a salary of £45,000-£55,000, live-in accommodation available and an excellent benefits package, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Food & Beverage Manager looking for their next step in a premium hospitality environment.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

You’ll receive a competitive £45,000-£55,000 salary.

Live-in accommodation is available, with rooms ranging from £450-£700 per month depending on availability.

You’ll have access to private health insurance.

Private dental insurance is also included.

A pension scheme is provided.

You’ll have the opportunity to lead and develop a high-end F&B operation.

Enjoy working in a beautiful rural setting with a strong focus on quality and guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• As Head of Food & Beverage, you'll take ownership of the operation while driving standards, efficiency and profitability.
• Lead the F&B team, overseeing rotas, training, performance and consistently high service standards.
• Take ownership of procurement, stock control, financial procedures and operational costs.
• Develop and implement SOPs, ensuring compliance with food safety, licensing and relevant legislation.
• Drive upselling across food, beverage, activities, experiences and events to maximise revenue and profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, suppliers and processes across the operation.

What we're looking for

You’ll ideally have at least two years' experience in a luxury or high-end hotel or restaurant environment, with the confidence to lead a team and take ownership.

• Minimum two years' experience within a luxury or high-end hotel or restaurant.
• Strong experience with Point-of-Sale systems and operational controls.
• Organised, proactive and calm under pressure, with excellent attention to detail.
• A confident communicator who is flexible, creative and committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Due to the rural location, your own transport is essential. The role is also Commutable from Weymouth or Yeovil, making it a great option for candidates living across the surrounding area.

If you're an experienced Head of Food & Beverage looking for a senior opportunity in Bridport where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Number │ 49018 / INDSOTONMGR

Location │ Bridport

Role │ Head of Food & Beverage