Food & Beverage Manager
| Company: | Juice Hospitality Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Westhill, AB32 6RL |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Aug 2026 |
Summary
We are recruiting an experienced, hands-on Food & Beverage Manager for a well-established hotel in the Scottish Highlands.
The hotel offers relaxed dining, bar service, afternoon tea, private functions and weddings. We are seeking a visible and engaging leader who can deliver excellent guest experiences while maintaining strong commercial and operational control.
Working closely with the General Manager and Head Chef, you will create a seamless connection between the kitchen and front-of-house teams and ensure consistently high standards across the department.
Key responsibilities
-Lead the daily operation of the restaurant, bar, breakfast service, afternoon tea and functions.
-Maintain excellent standards of service, presentation and guest care.
-Recruit, train, motivate and develop the food and beverage team.
-Prepare effective rotas that meet operational requirements while controlling labour costs.
-Lead team briefings and remain visible during busy services.
-Work closely with the Head Chef on menus, service delivery, dietary requirements and guest feedback.
-Manage reservations, table planning and special requests.
-Oversee weddings, groups, celebrations and private events.
-Monitor revenue, payroll, margins and departmental performance against budget.
-Manage ordering, stock rotation, stocktakes, wastage and supplier relationships.
-Increase average guest spend through team training, menu knowledge and thoughtful upselling.
-Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen, health and safety and licensing requirements.
-Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally.
-Maintain accurate records, reports and operational procedures.
-Support the wider hotel management team and act as duty manager when required.
Package
-Salary of £35,000 per annum.
-Live-in accommodation available.
-Meals while on duty.
-Company benefits and hotel discounts.
-Training and professional development.
-The opportunity to lead a key department in a beautiful Highland location.