Food and Beverage Manager

About This Role

Directing the food and beverage service at a busy coastal hotel is the core of this management role, working with the head of hospitality to ensure smooth operations in the restaurants and bars. This position suits an inspirational leader who focuses on the guest journey and can effectively motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of your restaurant or bar within the hotel
• Drive food and beverage service standards both front and back of house
• Lead, motivate and engage leaders and team, even in times of high demand
• Challenge if standards are not meeting required levels
• Make decisions confidently
• Coach and give feedback across the Food and Beverage department to improve performance

Requirements

• Experienced in managing a large complex team in a customer facing environment, ideally with significant experience within hospitality
• Demonstrable ability to manage costs in line with budgets, and an understanding of where to drive sales as appropriate
• Ability to create an environment where the team are able to grow and develop
• Natural leader, with the ability to inspire and lead a team, communicating articulate ideas

Benefits

• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• 60% discounted food onsite
• Pension scheme
• Fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degrees and Apprenticeship level)
• 28 days annual leave per year (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 20% discount at breaks at Warner, Butlins & Haven + additional discounts during your stays for you and your family
• Help @ Hand from Unum - including virtual GP, Physiotherapy support, Mental Health sessions
• Life Assurance
• Free Car Parking onsite
• Family Friendly policies
• Refer a friend scheme
• Aslan: Our Reward & recognition portal includes access to a financial wellbeing platform
• Access to a discounts platform including a points based discount plan to increase your retail discounts
• Access your wages on demand through Aslan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• L&G Care Concierge
• Glow Getters and Long Service Awards

About the Company

Gunton Hall is a 212-bedroom coastal hotel with a rural feel, surrounded by Suffolk woodland, gardens, a lake, and pitch-and-putt course, part of the Warner Hotels Group. Warner Hotels creates unforgettable experiences for guests and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.