Food & Beverage Manager, York centre. £43,000 – £48,000 per annum plus annual bonus. Acclaimed Hotel with award winning Restaurant and private events. 

We are currently recruiting a Food & Beverage Manager on behalf of an acclaimed and highly reputable Hotel client in York working closely with GM and Head Chef to create a fantastic guest experience. This role will assume responsibility for all operations within Restaurant, Bar & Events spaces including for a max of 60 people. This role is very much focused around providing a great guest journey and high quality food and beverage service.

Job Overview

• Steering the ship across all F&B outlets – Restaurant, bar, and events spaces
  • Keeping the Restaurant running smoother than a perfectly shucked oyster, even at breakfast!
  • Driving revenue like it’s race day at York Racecourse – think creative events, clever upselling, and packed-out spaces
  • Leading, coaching, and inspiring a team that’s as warm and welcoming as the city itself
  • Working closely with our Head Chef to keep menus fresh, seasonal, and seriously tempting
  • Making sure every event goes off without a hitch, including our guests getting hitched!
  • Watching the numbers as closely as the weather forecast – managing costs, stock, and performance
  • Being a visible host who knows when to chat, charm, and check in with our guests

About You

• A seasoned F&B pro who knows their way around a busy floor and a P&L
  • A natural people person – you can lead a team and win over guests in equal measure
  • Commercially savvy, with a knack for turning great experiences into great results
  • Cool under pressure, even when the bar is three-deep and the cocktails are flowing
  • Experienced across multi-outlet venues (bonus points for events experience)
  • As comfortable rolling up your sleeves as you are planning strategy
  • A genuine love for food, drink, and the York hospitality scene

If your aspiration is to work for a company that understands you and trusts your instincts when it comes to hospitality and you’ve been looking for this kind of role for a while. Guess what, we’ve been looking for you too!