Operations Manager F&B Bias - Luxury Hotel

Buckinghamshire | £50,000 + Service Charge

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager F&B Bias to join a prestigious luxury hotel in Buckinghamshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded hospitality professional to take overall ownership of the hotel's F&B operation, including Restaurants, Bars, Events, Banqueting and the Kitchen operation.

Reporting directly to the General Manager and Deputy General Manager, you will play a key role within the senior operational team and be responsible for ensuring consistently high standards across the entire F&B department.

The Role

You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day performance of the entire F&B operation to ensure seamless delivery between front and back of house.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overall leadership of all Food & Beverage operations
• Managing the Executive Chef and Kitchen brigade
• Leading Restaurants, Bars, Banqueting, Events and private dining managers
• Driving exceptional guest service and standards
• Managing and developing the F&B management and wider team
• Taking ownership of departmental budgets, revenue and costs
• Improving F&B profitability and commercial performance
• Ensuring excellent communication between F&B, Kitchen and wider hotel operations
• Supporting menu development, service standards and guest experience
• Recruitment, training, coaching and succession planning
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, licensing and food safety standards

About You

We are looking for a strong operational F&B leader who enjoys being visible and hands-on within a luxury hotel environment.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a senior F&B management/operations role
• Experience within a luxury or high-end full-service hotel
• Strong understanding of both front and back of house F&B operations
• Excellent knowledge of restaurants, banqueting and events
• A genuine understanding of kitchen operations and the ability to work effectively with senior chefs
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Excellent leadership and people-development skills
• A passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences
• The confidence and credibility to operate as part of a senior hotel leadership team

This role would suit an F&B Director, Operations Manager or senior hotelier looking for a broader operational position where they can genuinely influence the overall guest experience and commercial performance of the F&B within the property.

Package

£50,000 Base Salary + Service Charge

An excellent opportunity to join a beautiful luxury property and take ownership of a significant, multi-outlet F&B operation while working closely with an experienced GM and DGM.