F&B Operations Manager

Position Details

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 18/06/2026

About the role

As the Food & Beverage Operations Manager, you will lead and inspire the F&B team to deliver exceptional guest experiences across all outlets within the hotel.

You'll oversee daily operations, ensuring that each department-from restaurant to bar, banqueting to in room dining-runs efficiently, profitably, and to the highest standard.

This is a hands on leadership role that combines operational excellence with strategic oversight.

You will focus on guest satisfaction, team engagement, and commercial success, all while upholding brand standards and promoting a culture of service, quality, and professionalism.

This is a hands on role that involves being on your feet, so you'll bring a positive attitude and the stamina to support our fast paced environment.

Qualifications

Previous experience as an F&B Manager or Operations Manager within a hotel or similar hospitality environment.

Level 3 Food Safety qualification (or willingness to complete).

Strong knowledge of EPOS and hospitality management systems.

Proven success in managing budgets, staffing, and service quality simultaneously.

About the company

Cairn Group is a leading UK hospitality company with over 60 years of experience in hotel acquisition, ownership, management, investment, and development.

Our journey has been shaped by successful partnerships with global brands and a commitment to creating thriving, guest focused properties.

Our core values-Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, and Excellence (RISE)-are at the heart of everything we do. We respect our team and guests, act with integrity, and invest in our people to build a sustainable future for our business, our communities, and the planet.

Every day, we work to deliver excellence, going the extra mile to create outstanding experiences for our guests.

Benefits

• Real time pay with Wagestream: track your earnings, access funds when needed, and build savings.
• Discounted stays across all our venues.
• Discounts on food and drinks across hotels, bars and restaurants.
• Exclusive wellness offers at our spas and leisure clubs.
• Retail, cinema, and fun discounts.
• Supportive career progression programs and apprenticeships.
• Monthly awards and long service recognition.
• Referral bonus for bringing great people into the team.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Year round incentives and perks.