Food & Beverage Manager
Independent Coastal Hotel – Suffolk Coast
Location: Suffolk Coast
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum, plus tips
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (45 hours per week)
Live-In / Accommodation: Available at £78 per week
Overview
A well-regarded independent hotel on the Suffolk coast needs an experienced, hands-on Food & Beverage Manager. You will own the restaurant, bar and events service. The hotel is known for its relaxed seaside feel, quality food and warm welcome. Service matters here, and guests come back year after year.
This is a great chance for a friendly, organised hospitality professional to lead a front of house team, shape the guest experience and play a key part in running a busy, respected hotel.
The Role
You will report to senior management and run all food and beverage service across the hotel. That covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, the bar and functions. You will lead and motivate the team, manage rotas and standards, and make sure every guest gets consistent, attentive service. The role is 45 hours a week on a varied rota, including evenings and weekends. You will be a visible, hands‑on leader on the floor.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading, training and motivating the front of house and bar team
- Running restaurant, bar and events service smoothly throughout the day
- Managing rotas and staffing to meet business needs
- Keeping presentation, cleanliness and guest care to a high standard
- Handling guest enquiries, bookings and feedback quickly and professionally
- Working closely with the kitchen so food and drinks service runs seamlessly
- Managing stock, ordering and the cellar, and controlling waste and cost
- Following licensing, health and safety and food hygiene rules in full
Key Requirements
- One to two years in a food and beverage or front of house management role, in hotels or quality restaurants
- A natural leader who builds strong teams
- An excellent manner with guests, with good presentation and communication
- Confident running service, rotas, stock and standards under pressure
- Good knowledge of wines, drinks and bar operations
- Working knowledge of licensing, health and safety and food hygiene
- Flexible and reliable, able to work evenings, weekends and peak periods
This role would suit an ambitious Assistant Manager ready to step up, or an established F&B Manager looking for a rewarding role in a characterful coastal hotel.
What’s On Offer
- Salary up to £40,000 per annum, plus tips
- A permanent, full-time role at 45 hours per week
- Live-in accommodation available at £78 per week
- A leading role in a respected, independent coastal hotel
- A supportive team and a real chance to shape the guest experience
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