Food & Beverage Manager (Raffaella's) - Mottram Hall

Food and Beverage Manager - Mottram Hall

The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for the management and running of the food and beverage operation ensuring a high standard of service and providing a fine dining experience to our guests.

You will lead your Assistant Manager and Supervisors in ensuring that there is effective management on the floor, and that the team are fully trained in all aspects of the F&B Operation.

We have high standards and in-depth knowledge of our Food; you will ensure these standards are maintained and your team is consistently informed and motivated to deliver an exceptional service. 

Some duties and responsibilities include;

• To ensure all Food and Beverage meets budgeted targets.
• To maximise average spends by implementing appropriate training and communication systems in the department.
• To understand the construction of a budget and how to influence profit and loss results.
• To assist in the preparation of budgets.
• To work closely with the Cost Controller to monitor stock movement, to ensure stock security and to adjust prices where necessary to ensure correct margins are met.
• To follow the correct stock ordering procedures as outlined by the Cost Controller
• To provide training and development for employees in Food and Beverage procedures.
• To develop a close working relationship with all departments, colleagues and managers to ensure guest expectations are met.
• To develop strong working relationships with all customers in order to maximise sales opportunities and generate business for the future.
• To foresee and make provision for peaks and troughs in staff levels so that staff shortages are not a common factor.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Food & Beverage Manager with a proven track record of delivering a high level of service in a quality, fast-paced hotel/restaurant environment. We are seeking clear and concise communication skills, experience of managing costs, ability to recruit and motivate a team and create a strong teamwork ethic. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high energy team who pride themselves in delivering a fantastic guest experience in a friendly and engaging way.

We work in times of constant evolution and development; it is therefore an essential requirement that you remain to be knowledgeable in your specialist area and use this knowledge to support your team and ensure that the highest standards are met.