Breakfast Manager in Bath

Set in the heart of Bath's iconic Georgian city, Parade Hotel Bath is preparing to open its doors in Summer 2026, bringing together timeless elegance, exceptional hospitality, and unforgettable guest experiences. As part of our exciting opening team, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Breakfast Manager to lead one of the most important parts of the guest journey. Breakfast is more than just the first meal of the day; it's the first impression our guests take with them.

As Breakfast Manager, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming atmosphere, delivering exceptional service, and ensuring every guest starts their day with a memorable dining experience. This is a unique opportunity to shape the breakfast operation from the ground up, establish high service standards, build and develop a talented team, and contribute to the success of one of Bath's newest luxury hospitality destinations.

Joining Parade Hotel Bath means becoming part of an exciting new chapter. As an opening team member, you'll have the opportunity to influence how our breakfast operation is delivered from day one. Working closely with the Food & Beverage leadership team, you will create service standards, support recruitment and training, develop a positive team culture, and ensure every breakfast service reflects the warmth, quality, and attention to detail that defines Parade Hotel Bath.

If you are passionate about hospitality, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy leading teams that consistently exceed guest expectations, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Lead the day-to-day breakfast operation, ensuring smooth, efficient service and an exceptional guest experience.
• Deliver warm, friendly, and professional service, creating memorable experiences for every guest.
• Inspire, coach, and develop the breakfast team to achieve outstanding service standards.
• Ensure all food and beverage offerings are presented to the highest quality and brand standards.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure seamless communication and service delivery.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, stock control, ordering, and inventory to support efficient operations.
• Monitor guest feedback, resolve queries professionally, and continuously seek opportunities to improve the breakfast experience.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen management, health & safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and presentation across all breakfast service and preparation areas.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training of new team members.
• Assist with budgeting, cost control, and departmental performance targets.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Reception, Housekeeping, Kitchen, and wider Food & Beverage teams to deliver a seamless guest journey.
• Lead by example, promoting a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
• Provide operational support across the wider Food & Beverage department when required.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and inspiring hospitality professional with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. You lead by example, enjoy developing people, and remain calm and organised in a busy service environment. You understand that outstanding breakfast service is built on attention to detail, teamwork, consistency, and genuine hospitality.

You will ideally have:

• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory or management role within a hotel, restaurant, or quality hospitality environment.
• Previous experience managing breakfast operations or a busy Food & Beverage outlet.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, allergen regulations, and hospitality best practices.
• Outstanding organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and hands-on management style with a passion for continuous improvement.
• The flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays in line with business needs.

What We Offer

At Parade Hotel Bath, we're committed to investing in our people and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

• Competitive salary plus discretionary service charge
• 50% discount on dining and spa experiences
• Discounted hotel stays for you, your family, and friends
• Fully funded learning, training, and career development opportunities
• Recognition and reward programmes
• Employee referral bonus
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty
• Uniform provided
• 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme with confidential 24/7 wellbeing support
• Regular colleague events and long-service recognition

If you're ready to be part of an exciting hotel opening and help shape an exceptional breakfast experience from day one, we'd love to hear from you.