Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
| Company: | Daniel Thwaites PLC |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,000 to £34,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | PO15 7AJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
Summary
We’re looking for a passionate and driven
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to lead and elevate our hospitality experience across all outlets, including our restaurant, bar, room service, and events. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving commercial success.
Your Day to Day:
- Support the Managmenet team in running all F&B departments across all properties: restaurant, bar, room service, conferences, events, pub service.
- Lead daily briefings and ensure smooth communication across departments.
- Deliver outstanding guest experiences with a focus on quality, consistency, and service excellence
- Lead and inspire the food & beverage team
- Drive operational excellence, compliance, and guest satisfaction.
- Coach and develop your team, fostering a culture of warm hospitality and high standards.
- Monitor budgets, stock control, and labour costs while driving sales through upselling and promotions.
Who We’re Looking For:
You’ll have proven experience managing in high-end hospitality, whether that be in a restaurant, bar or running events, in a management role. We’re looking for someone who is a natural leader with a sharp eye for detail and a genuine love for guest service. You’ll be a confident leader who is calm, confident and solutions-focused — even when the pressure’s on. A leader who is has excellent communication and people management skills.
You'll be commercially minded with a focus on cost control and revenue growth and have a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
The role requires working a variety of shifts across either restaurant, bar, conference or events, so flexibility is key, along with professionalism and a sense of fun!
In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;
- A fun environment where you will receive training and support to develop and progress
- Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
- Tips paid monthly
- Free gym membership and discounted spa treatments
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Apprenticeships available
- 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
- Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
- Pension and life assurance
- Long service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends or family
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