Head of Food and Beverage - Exeter

Head of Food & Beverage
Leading Hotel - Exeter
JWR is delighted to be recruiting for a senior Food & Beverage Operations Manager to lead two high-profile outlets within a luxury hotel in Exeter.
This is a pivotal leadership role overseeing both an all-day dining restaurant and a premium rooftop bar, each with its own distinct identity but working together at the heart of the hotel's commercial offering.
We are seeking a commercially astute operator who can balance hands-on leadership with strategic oversight, driving performance, consistency and long-term growth.

Package

• Salary from £50+ Tronc DOE
• Bonus & performance incentives
• Company pension
• Staff discounts
• Career development within a quality-led hospitality environment
• Excellent working environment within a progressive hotel group

The Role
As Food & Beverage Operations Manager, you will take full accountability for the performance of both outlets, ensuring they operate as complementary, revenue-driving businesses. You will:

• Drive revenue growth, profitability and cost control across both outlets
• Analyse weekly and monthly performance, making informed commercial decisions
• Lead and structure service across all day parts, ensuring clarity, flow and consistency
• Develop a strong management team with clear accountability and ownership
• Work closely with the kitchen and hotel leadership to evolve the food and beverage offer
• Strengthen positioning within the local market, increasing both guest and local trade
• Maintain exceptional standards across compliance, stock control and operations
• Deputise for the General Manager when required

Requirements
We are looking for a well-rounded hospitality leader who brings both commercial awareness and operational credibility. You will:

• Have experience in a senior F&B role within a quality-led restaurant, bar or hotel environment
• Demonstrate strong financial understanding, including labour, cost control and margin management
• Be confident leading both restaurant and bar operations
• Have a calm, structured and consistent leadership style
• Be comfortable balancing detail on the floor with big-picture thinking
• Bring a long-term, performance-driven mindset

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of two established outlets with strong foundations, shaping their future performance and positioning within a competitive market. A role suited to someone who values consistency, clarity and building sustainable success over time.
For more information, send your CV today