Food and Beverage Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire |
| Area | Cambridgeshire, England |
| Sector | F & B Management |
| Salary | £52000 - £55000 per annum + wider company benefits |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | JN 11658_1791902394 |
| Employer | Hotel |
- Description
Food & Beverage Manager
Package
* A basic salary to £55'000
* Pension
* Discounts at approx. 2000 high street and online retailers (including supermarkets)
* Discounted gym membershipWe are recruiting for an experienced and commercially focused Food & Beverage Manager to join a stylish, upscale hotel in Cambridge.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Food & Beverage Manager to take responsibility for a diverse F&B operation, including a busy restaurant, cocktail bar, café, private dining, meeting and events facilities, outdoor dining and room service.
We are looking for a Food & Beverage Manager who combines strong operational leadership with a genuine passion for hospitality, excellent guest service and the commercial ability to maximise revenue across all outlets.The Role
* Oversee the day-to-day operation of all food and beverage outlets, ensuring consistently high standards.
* Lead, motivate and develop a multi-skilled F&B team, creating a positive, service-driven culture.
* Drive revenue, profitability and customer satisfaction across the restaurant, bars, events and private dining.
* Take ownership of budgets, payroll, stock control, GP margins and departmental performance.
* Work closely with the kitchen and sales teams to develop menus, promotions, events and new revenue opportunities.
* Build a strong local following, attracting non-resident customers and developing repeat business.
* Ensure the successful planning and delivery of corporate meetings, private functions and special events.
* Maintain excellent service standards whilst remaining visible and actively involved in the operation.The Candidate
* Previous experience as a Food & Beverage Manager or an ambitious Assistant Food & Beverage Manager within a quality 4-star or upscale hotel.
* Proven experience managing multiple F&B outlets, ideally including restaurants, bars and events.
* Strong commercial acumen with a thorough understanding of budgets, labour costs and profitability.
* Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire, train and retain a successful team.
* A proactive, hands-on management style and a genuine passion for delivering memorable guest experiences.
* Experience developing local business and driving additional F&B revenue would be particularly advantageous.The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Food & Beverage Manager to take ownership of a varied operation within a quality hotel, with the freedom to influence standards, develop the team and drive commercial performance.
If you are an enthusiastic, commercially minded hospitality professional who enjoys being at the heart of the operation, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Apply now or contact James Webber Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
