Deputy Food and Beverage Manager

A premium countryside resort in North Devon is looking for an ambitious Deputy Food & Beverage Manager to support the leadership of a growing multi-outlet operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who enjoys being involved in all aspects of food and beverage operations whilst developing their management and commercial experience within a quality-driven resort environment.

The food and beverage operation sits at the heart of the guest experience, encompassing restaurants, bars, weddings, events and wider resort hospitality. The business has ambitious growth plans and continues to invest heavily in both its people and guest offering.

During our visit, what stood out most was the culture. The leadership team are approachable, supportive and genuinely invested in creating an environment where people can thrive and develop. Staff retention is strong, managers are encouraged to contribute ideas and there is a real commitment to work-life balance and team wellbeing.

The Role

Working closely with the Food & Beverage Manager, you will play a key role in leading teams, supporting commercial performance and maintaining consistently high operational standards across the resort. This is a highly visible and hands-on role requiring strong leadership skills, operational confidence and the ability to motivate and develop teams within a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day management of restaurants, bars, weddings and events
• Leading, motivating and developing Food & Beverage teams
• Assisting with recruitment, onboarding and training
• Driving guest satisfaction and maintaining exceptional service standards
• Supporting labour control, stock management and profitability targets
• Identifying opportunities to increase revenue and improve performance
• Leading pre-shift briefings and communicating operational priorities
• Supporting service improvements and operational initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, licensing and health & safety standards
• Working closely with kitchen, events and wider resort teams to deliver a seamless guest experience

This role offers excellent exposure across a large and varied hospitality operation and would suit someone looking to progress their long-term career within resort or hotel management.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience within a supervisory or management Food & Beverage role
• Experience within a hotel, resort or quality hospitality environment
• Strong people leadership and communication skills
• A genuine passion for guest service and team development
• Good commercial awareness with an understanding of labour management and profitability
• The ability to remain calm and organised within a busy environment
• A hands-on and proactive management style
• A positive attitude and desire to continue developing professionally

Experience overseeing multiple outlets or events operations would be advantageous, although attitude, leadership ability and cultural fit are equally important.

Why Join?

This is a business where people are genuinely valued and supported. Managers are encouraged to have a voice, contribute ideas and take ownership within their departments. The successful candidate will join a stable and supportive leadership team within a resort that is continuing to grow and invest in its future. Work-life balance is taken seriously, with managers typically working a maximum average of 45 hours per week. For someone looking to broaden their operational experience, develop commercially and progress within hospitality management, this is an excellent opportunity in one of North Devon's most attractive countryside locations.

To find out more or to apply, please contact Quartz Recruitment for a confidential discussion.