Assistant Food and Beverage Manager


Company:	Goldstar Chefs
Salary:	£32,000 to £36,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Rye, TN31 7LD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	27 Oct 2026

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Summary

Welcome to GOLDSTAR CHEFS, the UK's main recruitment hub for premium hospitality establishments seeking high calibre international hospitality professionals from around the world as well as within UK.

The UK is probably the world's biggest and most advanced global cuisine market and an attractive jobs market for International Chefs and Hospitality Managers. As a reputed hospitality recruiter (+ hospitality immigration specialist) we are enabling talented professionals like you to be hired within UK's diverse hospitality industry sectors.

We represent stable, reputed and principled employers who abide by high standards of employment practices and ethics. A Goldstar Chefs associated employer offers higher salary, long term stability, professional growth as well as exceptional employee care and wellbeing.

This position is offered by a Quintessential Hotel & Premium Dining restaurant in Rye, East Sussex.

If you are a passionate and experienced Assistant Food & Beverage Manager eager to contribute to a renowned high quality establishment, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Are you ready for a new lifetime opportunity to do AMAZING work? Are you ready to discover a brighter, more rewarding and prosperous future for you and your family in UK? Then take a look!

• Position : Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

• Employer : Premium Hotel & Restaurant

• Location: Rye, East Sussex

• Gross Salary package : Circa £36,000 (incl.share of tronc/serv.chge+target led bonus)**

• Weekly working hours / days: up to 48 hours / 5 days (tbc)

• Benefits & Entitlements: 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) incentives, employer’s workplace pension, employee care and wellbeing support + more

The main function of this role is to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of a consistently polished and high-quality customer experience that reflects the prestige and standards of an upscale restaurant. You will work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager and team to maintain service excellence, uphold brand standards, and drive operational efficiency across all guest-facing areas.

To qualify for selection, you must have the following minimum requirements: -

• Eligibility to live and work in UK

• UKVI-compliant English literacy

• Proven ability to lead, manage and coordinate all aspects of restaurant operations

• Minimum 3 years (ideally 5) previous experience in a General Manager or senior restaurant management role

• Relevant Health & Safety credentials and knowledge of HACCP protocols

• Resident within commutable distance of up to one hour

GOOD NEWS IF YOU ARE IN UK ON SPONSORED VISA AND LOOKING FOR ARE NEW SPONSOR : For assurance and peace of mind we place you with stable and reliable Goldstar Chefs approved sponsor employers only. We source you fantastic UK job opportunities and present your profile to a high standard. For BEST salary awards, personal growth and long-term job satisfaction choose to work for Goldstar Chefs accredited organisations.

Boost your chances of being shortlisted by sending a short personal video introduction to supplement your CV. This will enhance you profile and make a positive and favourable. impression. Please also send any commendations and references to hand.

This vacancy is open to qualifying international, and non settled as well as settled UK candidates.

Important note:

UK APPLICANTS - Prospective employers may ask for proof of right to work in UK (e.g., passport copy or other eligible evidence) to be sent by email or post before calling you for onsite interview. If you cannot or will not provide in advance your application may be rejected. You must produce evidence in original form at time of interview.

OVERSEAS APPLICANTS - Kindly note relevant fees/charges relating to UKVI Skilled Worker Sponsorship are borne by you (incl.travel to UK) (employer pays relevant UKVI sponsor fees). If you are eligible for the post and agree to the aforementioned in principle, we will send you full details and related costs of UK employment and visa formalities.

**Please note the salary figure stated in this ad is based on the minimum immigration salary as stated in the Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) PLUS variable bonuses such tronc/service charge /tips etc.

Please note Goldstar Chefs do NOT ask for upfront payment for shortlisting your CV for this vacancy.

DUE TO EXPECTED VOLUME OF RESPONSES WE ARE UNABLE TO DEAL WITH PHONE INQUIRIES SO PLEASE DO NOT CALL, WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF SHORTLISTED

Goldstar Chefs are a nationwide recruitment organisation serving the UK's hospitality industry. We are also a UK government (IAA) regulated immigration adviser with specialist expertise in dealing with UKVI Skilled Workers sponsorship formalities for both employees and employers. Goldstar Chefs are a Corporate Member of The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

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