About This Role
Leading and improving the food and beverage operations at a boutique hotel, retreat, and wellness center is the core of this management role. It suits either an experienced Food and Beverage Manager or an ambitious hospitality professional with strong supervisory experience ready to grow into a management position.
Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operation of the restaurant, bar, and other food and beverage services
- Lead, train, and motivate the F&B team to provide warm, attentive, and professional service
- Take ownership of the evening operation and act as an experienced manager for guests and staff
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and service
- Understand guests' dietary requirements and communicate them accurately to the kitchen and service teams
- Ensure safe and thoughtful service for gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and other dietary needs
- Plan and coordinate meals for yoga trainings, retreats, workshops, special functions, and weekly hotel events
- Work closely with the Kitchen, Front Office, Wellness, Events, and Management teams
- Manage suppliers, purchasing, deliveries, stock levels, and product quality
- Check incoming deliveries for accuracy, condition, and agreed pricing
- Monitor food and beverage costs, reduce waste, and support effective cost control
- Identify opportunities to improve service, increase guest satisfaction, and grow F&B revenue
- Develop appropriate upselling practices and help the team confidently recommend food, beverages, packages, and experiences
- Review guest feedback and introduce practical service improvements
- Assist with menus, promotions, special offers, and new business opportunities
- Maintain accurate operational records, reports, and shift handovers
- Help ensure compliance with hygiene, food-safety, and hotel operating standards
Requirements
- Experience in hotels, restaurants, or a similar hospitality environment
- Previous F&B management or supervisory experience is preferred
- Candidates with experience in more junior F&B positions and a strong ambition to become an F&B Manager are also welcome to apply
- Excellent spoken and written English is essential
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Confidence managing staff and making operational decisions
- Good understanding of restaurant service, stock management, purchasing, suppliers, deliveries, and cost control
- Knowledge of dietary requirements, including gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and other special diets
- A hands-on, organized, and guest-focused approach
