Food & Beverage Manager

We are recruiting for a Food & Beverage Manager to join a prestigious hotel & restaurant situated just outside of Milton Keynes. Due to location, you would need to be a driver, as there is a lack of transport links. This role does involve weekend working.

Location: Just outside of Milton Keynes, transport (car) necessary.

Working Hours: 5 out of 7 days, including weekends. This will include shift work.

Contract Type: Perm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day F&B operations (restaurant, bar, banqueting, room service).
• Ensure service standards, hygiene & food safety compliance.
• Monitor quality of food, beverages & customer service.
• Manage opening/closing procedures.
• Recruit, train & supervise staff.
• Schedule shifts & manage labour costs.
• Ensure excellent communication between kitchen & service teams
• Develop/execute sales strategies to increase F&B revenue.
• Manage budgets, forecasts & profit margins.
• Control food/beverage costs (wastage, inventory, supplier pricing).
• Analyse financial reports & KPIs (revenue, average spend, margins).
• Manage stock levels, ordering & supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing & contracts.
• Ensure proper storage/stock rotation (FIFO).
• Identify new business opportunities (events, corporate clients, partnerships).
• Drive upselling/cross-selling initiatives.
• Plan/promote special offers, seasonal menus & events.
• Monitor/improve average check value & customer spend.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on campaigns/promotions.
• Build relationships with key clients.
• Analyse sales trends & adjust pricing/menu strategies accordingly.
• Ensure effective use of reservation systems & revenue optimization tools.

Requirements & Skills:

• Proven experience in F&B management or hospitality leadership.
• Strong understanding of sales, revenue management & cost control.
• Leadership & team management skills.
• Excellent communication & customer service abilities.
• Financial acumen & analytical skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• KPIs/Performance Metrics.
• Revenue growth (monthly/annual) & knowledge of profit margins.
• Ability to drive customer satisfaction scores/reviews.
• Handling Staff turnover and productivity.
• Event & promotional sales performance.
• Experience in running weddings.
• Able to manage a team.
• Have access to your own transport due to remote location.
• Be flexible with working hours.
• Able to work shifts and weekends.

Benefits:

• Company events.
• Company pension.
• Discounted or free food.
• Employee discount.
• Free parking.
• On-site parking.