Group Food and Beverage Director

Working pattern: Full-time, hotel-based, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as operationally required. Key responsibilities: Overall leadership and commercial management of the hotel's F&B operations. Development and implementation of a commercially successful F&B strategy. Management of the main ground-floor bar, mezzanine event bar, breakfast operation and associated F&B services. Building a strong identity for the hotel's bar and social spaces, attracting both hotel guests and the local Manchester market. Driving revenue, profitability, service standards and guest satisfaction. Developing cocktail, premium spirits, wine and food offerings appropriate for a contemporary lifestyle hotel. Managing recruitment, training, team development, labour costs, purchasing and stock control. Developing events, partnerships and initiatives to maximise external customer demand. Essential experience: Proven senior F&B leadership experience within an upscale lifestyle hotel, premium bar group or successful independent hospitality operation. Strong commercial understanding of bar operations, beverage margins, labour productivity and profitability. Demonstrable experience in developing F&B concepts and driving external customer revenue. Excellent leadership, creativity and operational management skills. Good knowledge of the Manchester hospitality market would be advantageous. Marriott or other international lifestyle hotel brand experience would be beneficial but is not essential. Preferred start date: As soon as possible. Ready to take ownership of a hotel's food and beverage operation and play a key role in driving the long-term success of the business? This is a pivotal leadership position for an experienced hospitality professional who can bring structure, innovation, and commercial focus while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day operation. We are particularly interested in candidates who combine strong leadership experience within established hotel F&B environments with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The successful individual will be comfortable working within an owner-operated business, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to enhance guest experience, maximise revenue, drive profitability, and support future growth. This role would suit a commercially astute F&B leader who can balance strategic thinking with a hands-on management style, overseeing all food and beverage outlets while driving service excellence, cost control, team development, menu performance, and revenue growth. In addition to supporting the Manchester operation, the role will be involved across a growing hospitality portfolio, including an established London hotel, a major Manchester hotel opening planned for 2027, and a significant London co-living development scheduled to open in 2028. This offers a unique opportunity to contribute to multiple high-profile assets and play a key role in shaping the food and beverage strategy of an expanding business. Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites TPBN1_UKCT