Assistant Hospitality Service Manager - F&B in Bristol

Assistant Hospitality Service Manager - F&B

Joining the management team at this hotel means becoming part of something genuinely special. You will lead a passionate and talented Food & Beverage team, helping them create consistently high‑quality, memorable hospitality experiences for every guest.

This role gives you the opportunity to support and oversee all food and beverage operations across the hotel, including the restaurant, bar, in‑room dining, conferencing, and events. You will be visible, approachable, and supportive — providing clear direction while recognising that everyone in your team is an individual with their own strengths, motivations, and development needs.

How You’ll Make a Difference

At the heart of this role is people. You will help create an environment where the team feels valued, confident, and motivated, enabling them to deliver their best work every day. By leading with clarity and care, you’ll help your team feel secure, supported, and proud of what they do.

As you are at the early stages of your hospitality management career, we are committed to developing you. You will be supported and guided as you build your skills and confidence in:

• Driving food and beverage revenue in a commercial and guest‑focused way
• Managing budgets with accurate forecasting and a strong understanding of cost control
• Planning and managing labour effectively, balancing operational needs with team wellbeing
• Developing your leadership style so you can bring out the best in others
• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG Employee Room Benefit Programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing.
• Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral.
• Hospital Plan.
• Online Health Portal.
• Eye Care.
• Employee Discount Schemes - 100's of discounts, ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Pension Scheme.
• Free meals on duty.
• Cycle to Work - Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit.

Who This Role Is For

This role is ideal for someone who is ready to take their next step into hospitality management and wants to grow in a supportive, people‑focused environment.

You’re likely to thrive in this role if you:

• Are early in your food & beverage management career and keen to develop your leadership skills
• Enjoy working with people and understand that motivation, wellbeing, and clear communication sit at the heart of great performance
• Lead naturally with empathy, fairness, and consistency, helping others feel confident and supported
• Are comfortable providing structure and guidance, while appreciating that everyone is an individual
• Have a genuine interest in learning the commercial side of hospitality, including revenue, budgets, and labour management
• Feel motivated by progress, development, and being part of a team that works well together

Hotel

The Holiday Inn Bristol‑Filton is ideally located just off Junction 1 of the M32, close to the University of the West of England Bristol (UWE) and MOD Abbeywood. The hotel offers a variety of dining options, with a bar and lounge providing excellent all-day dining choices. Our Health and Fitness Club features a fully equipped gym, heated swimming pool, and sauna.

The hotel also boasts a fantastic Academy Conference Centre, capable of hosting up to 260 delegates, and an on‑site fitness centre to meet all business and fitness needs. Additionally, the hotel is set on 16 acres of landscaped grounds, featuring a private fishing lake, which adds to the serene environment.