Food & Beverage Manager in Ashbourne

Food & Beverage Manager – Luxury Country House Hotel – Derbyshire
£38,000 plus service charge | 45 hours per week
We are recruiting an experienced and genuinely hands-on Food & Beverage Manager for a beautiful luxury country house hotel in Derbyshire.
This is not a role for someone who wants to manage the department from an office. You will be highly visible across the hotel, leading from the floor and working alongside your team to deliver warm, polished and memorable service.
The hotel operates with a small but dedicated team, so flexibility, teamwork and a willingness to get involved are essential. In return, you will receive excellent support from a highly talented General Manager and Assistant General Manager, who are passionate about developing the hotel, its people and the overall guest experience.
Who You Are
An experienced Food & Beverage Manager, Restaurant Manager or strong Assistant F&B Manager ready to progress
A confident, hands-on leader who enjoys being present on the floor
Experienced within a quality hotel, country house, luxury restaurant or similar hospitality environment
Comfortable overseeing restaurant, bar, private dining, weddings and special events
Passionate about delivering warm, intuitive and understated luxury service
Able to train, motivate and develop a small team
Commercially aware, with an understanding of payroll, stock control, costs and revenue
Calm, organised and willing to support the wider hotel whenever required
A natural host who enjoys building relationships with guests
Able to drive, with reliable transport, due to the hotel's rural location
What You'll Get
A salary of £38,000 + Service Charge (Approx £2k-£3K extra)
Service charge in addition to your basic salary
A 45-hour working week
The opportunity to lead the F&B operation within a beautiful luxury country house hotel
Genuine support from an experienced General Manager and Assistant General Manager
The freedom to contribute ideas and make a visible impact
A people-first culture with a close-knit and dedicated team
Career development within an ambitious and evolving hotel business
Meals on duty and employee benefits
What You'll Do
Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the hotel's food and beverage operation
Lead service from the floor across the restaurant, bar, private dining and events
Work alongside the team during busy services, including evenings and weekends
Create a positive, professional and supportive working environment
Recruit, train, coach and develop the F&B team
Ensure consistently high standards of presentation, service and guest care
Handle guest feedback confidently and resolve concerns promptly
Work closely with the kitchen and senior management team
Support the delivery of weddings, private functions and special events
Manage rotas, payroll, stock, ordering and departmental costs
Identify opportunities to increase revenue and improve the guest experience
Maintain all required health, safety, licensing and food-hygiene standards
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional who wants to take ownership of an F&B department while remaining actively involved in the guest experience.
If you are a visible leader who enjoys developing people, creating memorable service and working as part of a close-knit hotel team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please apply with your current CV or contact Goldenkeys Recruitment for a confidential conversation.
PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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