Job title: Food & Beverage Manager (F&B Manager) Location: North Devon Salary: £40,000 plus bonus Contract: Permanent, full time Job description £40,000 plus bonus and a share of service charge. Lead the whole food and beverage operation at a countryside resort in North Devon. I am recruiting a Food & Beverage Manager for a countryside resort in North Devon. The resort combines a hotel, self-catering lodges, a spa and leisure club, a meetings and events offer, and weddings, with food and drink at the centre of the guest experience. This is a senior operational role. You will lead the whole F&B operation across the site: the restaurant and bars, weddings and banqueting, meetings and events, and food delivery to rooms, lodges and cottages. You will be accountable for commercial performance, standards and the quality of the guest experience, and for building the team that delivers it. The role includes evenings and weekends, in line with weddings and events. The role Lead restaurant and bar operations, setting the standard for service and presentation Oversee weddings, private dining, conferences and banqueting, working closely with the Meetings & Events team Manage in-accommodation dining and resort food delivery, with quality and timing consistent across hotel rooms, lodges and cottages Own revenue, labour control and margin through disciplined stock management and forecasting Maintain health and safety, food safety and licensing compliance Manage POS, PMS integration and reservation systems so reporting is accurate and useful Recruit, coach and retain a strong team across every outlet Work with Rooms, Revenue, Sales and Leisure so the guest journey feels joined up You will be visible on the floor, calm under pressure and commercially minded, able to balance service, experience and margin without lowering standards. About you Currently working at F&B Manager level in a quality-led hotel or resort Experience across multi-outlet operations, including restaurant, bar, weddings and banqueting Confident with payroll control, stock management and P&L accountability Sound knowledge of food safety, licensing and health and safety requirements Hands-on experience with EPOS, PMS integration and reservation platforms A good understanding of how accommodation, events and F&B work together on a resort A record of building engaged, capable teams A guest-first approach, backed by commercial discipline Someone steady, organised and ambitious will do well here, with real pride in standards and an eye for detail. What you will receive £40,000 salary plus performance-related bonus Share of service charge Use of the spa and leisure facilities Food and beverage discounts Hotel discounts across the region and within a wider group of hotels and resorts Employee Assistance Programme Staff meals and rest facilities Flexible working and holiday options Structured onboarding and development support The resort is growing, and this role carries real ownership of a varied operation in a beautiful setting. If that appeals, please send me your CV with a short note on the operations you have run and the results you are most proud of. I will treat every application in confidence. TPBN1_UKCT
Food and Beverage Manager in Devon employer: Quartz Recruitment
Join a respected hospitality group in North Devon, where you'll lead a dynamic kitchen team in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a competitive salary of £45,000 and the convenience of live-in accommodation, this role offers not only a chance to showcase your culinary skills but also opportunities for personal and professional growth within a thriving community. Experience the unique charm of North Devon while working in a place that values its employees and fosters a positive work culture.
