Ryder Restaurant Evening Assistant Manager

The Belfry; Sutton Coldfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Complimentary meals during shifts

Discounts across the resort for you, 2

Perkbox access

Job summary

The Belfry Hotel & Resort in Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, is seeking a Food & Beverage Assistant Manager for the Ryder Restaurant. Lead and organise your team to deliver exceptional service and maximise revenue in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

You will coach staff, oversee health and safety, handle customer queries, assist in recruitment and training, and contribute to menu planning and cost control. The base salary is £32,764.94 per year plus service charge.

Qualifications

• Proven food & beverage background within high-end hotels.
• Experience in high-volume operations and delivering guest satisfaction.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Experience in cellar management and stock control.
• Experience creating rotas and managing payroll.

Responsibilities

• Coach, develop, and lead the team to deliver operational excellence.
• Oversee Health & Safety compliance and guest satisfaction.
• Handle customer queries and resolve issues promptly.
• Assist in recruitment and training to company standards.
• Collaborate on menu changes and revenue optimization.
• Review weekly business for opportunities in revenue and payroll.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

Integrity

Cellar management

Stock control

Rotas & payroll

Job description

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning destination with 450+ luxurious rooms and suites, a selection of vibrant restaurants and bars, versatile event and meeting spaces and a relaxing leisure club and spa. Our three exceptional golf courses - including the legendary Brabazon - are celebrated around the world. Whether you're inspired by our iconic fairways, drawn to the tranquility of the spa, excited by guest-facing roles, or energized by the work behind the scenes, you'll find your place within our dynamic and welcoming team.

The Belfry has undergone a major expansion and renovation with an investment of over £80 million, marking an exciting chapter in our history. The resort has been transformed with the addition of The Masters Suite, a stunning new event space, a state-of-the-art leisure club plus a host of other enhancements that elevate the Belfry experience like never before.

We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests. That's why we were named in the 2026 Caterer's Top 30 Best Places to Work and the Sunday Times Top 10 Places to Work 2026.

The Ryder Restaurant evening team brings a dynamic, vibrant energy to dinner service in the Ryder Restaurant. Delivering attentive service, this team transforms each meal into a memorable experience. With a focus on atmosphere and guest satisfaction, this team ensures The Belfry's commitment to excellence shines through long after the sun sets.

Salary

The base annual rate for this role is £32,764.94 per annum, plus service charge.

We are seeking a dedicated F&B Assistant Manager to join our team in the Ryder Restaurant. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant hospitality environment, delivering exceptional service and ensuring a seamless guest experience in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

About the role

As Food & Beverage Assistant Manager, you will work alongside the managers to lead and organise your team to deliver excellent operational standards and maximise revenue in the department.

You will also be responsible for:

• Coaching, developing, and acting as a role model to your team
• Overseeing compliance with Health & Safety regulations
• Handling customer queries and resolving any issues
• Assist in recruitment and training to company standards
• Work alongside management regarding menu changes
• Reviewing weekly business to address successes and opportunities for improvement with revenue, guest measures, and payroll
• Identifying opportunities to drive profit, create value for guests, and encourage innovation
• Ensuring that your team are informed, motivated, engaged, and developed, to deliver operational excellence

About you

The ideal candidate will have a proven food & beverage background within high-end hotels. They should be experienced with regards high volume.

You will also have:

• Outstanding leadership skills that inspire and motivate others to deliver exceptional results
• Absolute commitment to guest expectations & their experience
• Personal integrity to develop trust within their team
• Experience in cellar management and stock control
• Experience in making rotas and managing payroll

Learning & Development

We invest in our people through hands-on coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of in-house training, supported by our online learning hub, The Belfry Campus. Apprenticeships across multiple roles offer nationally recognised qualifications, while our LEAD development programme supports career progression from entry level to senior leadership. We proudly promote from within wherever possible, with clear development pathways to help you reach your full potential.

Wellness

Your wellbeing matters. In partnership with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and funded counselling, alongside life assurance, 24/7 GP access, health cash plans, and menopause support. Wagestream helps you manage your earnings and savings, while our Cycle2Work scheme and discounted gym memberships encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Showing Our Appreciation

We recognise and reward our teams through the Belfry Awards, long service recognition, loyalty rewards, and additional holidays. Enjoy generous discounts across the resort for you, friends, and family, plus everyday savings through Perkbox. Free onsite parking and complimentary meals during shifts are also provided.

Making a Difference

Sustainability and community are at the heart of what we do. Set within 550 acres, we are proud holders of Earthcheck, Green Tourism, and GEO certifications. Our ESG led approach drives meaningful community impact and charitable fundraising, alongside our commitment to environmental stewardship.

Our Values

Working here means being part of a supportive, values driven community. Our Belfry Beliefs - Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day - guide how we work, support one another, and succeed together.