At a Glance
- Tasks: Support bar operations and manage events, ensuring top-notch service for guests.
- Company: Join Harbour Hotels, a prestigious brand with stunning locations and a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, career progression, discounts, and meals while on duty.
- Other info: Be part of an award-winning team with fantastic growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Create memorable experiences in a fast-paced, exciting hotel environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in hospitality, strong bar knowledge, and excellent team leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 28350 - 34650 £ per year.
Who we are… Harbour Hotels are a collection of prestigious hotels in some of the most beautiful locations across the South. Our luxury portfolio includes stunning coastal, country and city properties, exciting restaurant concepts and our unique HarSPA brand. In 2018, Harbour Hotels was named AA Hotel Group of the Year, making this an exciting time to join our growing hotel brand. Sidmouth Harbour Hotel & Spa is a beautiful coastal hotel overlooking the Jurassic Coast, offering stylish accommodation, dining, events and spa experiences.
The role… We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join our team, with a particular focus on bar operations, social banqueting and weddings. You will support the management of our bar and events operation, ensuring excellent service standards while playing a key role in delivering weddings, private functions, social events and banqueting. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys creating memorable guest experiences and thrives in a busy hotel environment. You will have strong knowledge of cocktails, wines and spirits, excellent product knowledge and experience of events or banqueting. You will be confident leading a team, coordinating events from set-up through to close and working closely with the wider Food & Beverage and Events teams.
You will ideally have:
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a bar, restaurant or hotel environment
- At least one year’s supervisory or Assistant Management experience
- Strong bar, cocktail and drinks knowledge
- Experience of restaurant service, weddings, events, banqueting or private functions
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- A hands-on approach and the ability to motivate a team
- A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional service
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
What’s in it for you… At Harbour Hotels, we are committed to providing exceptional hospitality while creating a vibrant and enjoyable working environment. Benefits include:
- Excellent progression opportunities within the Harbour Hotels Group
- Bespoke career and development pathways
- Competitive salary
- On-the-job training and internal promotion opportunities
- Hotel stay and Food & Beverage discounts across the group
- Access to an exciting benefits and discount platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Stylish Harbour Hotels uniform
- Meals included whilst on duty
Please note, only those eligible to work in the UK or who have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager employer: Sidmouth-Harbour-Hotel
Harbour Hotels is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in a stunning coastal location at Sidmouth Harbour Hotel & Spa. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, competitive salaries, and generous discounts on services and dining, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises personal growth and development. Join us for a rewarding experience where you can enjoy the beauty of Devon while contributing to our commitment to outstanding service and guest satisfaction.
