Food and Beverage Manager

Overview We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and driven Food & Beverage Manager to lead a prestigious, high-quality hospitality operation. This is a hands-on leadership role within a refined, service-led environment, responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences across all food and beverage outlets. The successful candidate will have a strong background in fine dining and a high level of wine knowledge, with the ability to lead a team to consistently deliver outstanding standards. Key Responsibilities • Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing food & beverage team within a luxury environment • Deliver exceptional, detail-driven service standards with a strong focus on fine dining • Oversee day-to-day operations across restaurant, bar, private dining, and events • Maintain and elevate a premium wine offering, ensuring excellent presentation, pairing, and upselling • Manage budgets, control costs, and drive overall commercial performance • Monitor guest satisfaction, responding proactively to feedback and maintaining an exceptional reputation • Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food hygiene, and licensing regulations • Continuously enhance the overall guest journey, introducing refined and innovative service initiatives About You • Proven experience in a senior Food & Beverage management role within a fine dining or luxury hospitality environment • Strong and confident knowledge of high-level wines is essential, including wine service and food pairing • A polished, professional leader with the ability to inspire and develop teams • Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for delivering a premium guest experience • Commercially minded, with experience managing budgets, KPIs, and performance targets • Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills Experience & Skills • Solid background in high-end restaurant or food & beverage operations • Experience working within fine dining establishments with a focus on quality and service excellence • Confident in leading wine service and supporting team training and development in this area • Calm, composed, and adaptable in a fast-paced yet detail-focused environment • Hands-on leadership style with a strong guest-first mindset What's on Offer • Full-time, permanent position • Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum • Staff food and drink discounts • Employee benefits scheme • Free on-site parking Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.