Food and Beverage Manager - Beautifully restored property in the Lakes

My client has a beautifully restored 40 bedroom hotel on the second largest Lake in England and due to a team restructure is now looking for a Food and Beverage Manager and 2 Assistant Restaurant Managers.

With 2 restaurants, my client is now looking for a Senior Restaurant Manager or experienced food and beverage manager to take on the role of Food and Beverage Manager and overseeing the fine dining and casual dining.

The Food and Beverage Manager will report to the general manager to oversee the day to day running of the restaurant and living space, whilst delivering the highest standards of customer service.

What you would be doing on a weekly basis

• Have a passion for and understanding of good food and great wine
• Have an excellent working knowledge of all menus
• Take responsibility for food and beverage at functions and events
• Manage all of our drinks lists, including wine, within brand and financial parameters
• Work with the GM/head chef to continually improve all aspects of food and beverage service.
• Oversee the training and development of the F&B team, both scheduled and on the job
• Ensure that the team have excellent product knowledge
• Ensure that all revenue, payroll and overhead budgets are met and that costs directly reflect business levels.
• Oversee all beverage ordering and deliveries to ensure effective stock control and to minimize wastage.
• Take responsibility for Health and Safety within the F&B areas and enforce all food hygiene/health & safety/fire regulations, attending any training as required
• Ensure that departmental risk assessments are completed and reviewed regularly.

What experience are we looking for from the Food and Beverage Manager?:

• 3 years in a senior management position within an independent hotel or restaurant
• Previous experience of managing a large team
• Knowledge of HR procedures
• A good understanding of customer care and complaint handling
• A proven track record of consistently achieving financial targets.
• A WSET qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of running events including weddings and private dining.
• Barista experience

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