KSB Recruitment is looking for a Food & Beverage Manager to work in a luxury hotel in the heart of Derbyshire. The venue is nestled in 35 acres of wonderful gardens, wild meadows, and woodland. This beautiful location has recently had a £9 million refurbishment, including a brand-new Kitchen, which offers a seasonal food menu! This is a perfect homely retreat for friends and families. This luxury hotel won GQ Magazine and Times Hotel of the Year. As an award-winning establishment renowned for its exquisite cuisine and impeccable service, we are dedicated to providing our guests with an unforgettable dining experience. If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a prestigious restaurant, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

The experience we expect –

• Excellent Customer service skills, standards-driven, good organisational skills
• To be able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment and to enjoy it
• To be able to manage the team and resources available to ensure that the departments are equipped for service via cost controls, stock monitoring, and good rota management
• To be able to communicate to and motivate your team providing day-to-day leadership and direction
• To carry out quality planned training in a professional way to meet the needs of the business, and assist in individual team member's personal development
• To maximise opportunities for departmental sales and profit and other related targets
• Implement new service standards that all team members follow

Your responsibilities will be:

• Manage the daily operations of the Food and Beverage Department.
• Responsible for an elegant restaurant serving modern British cuisine
• Reporting directly to the Hotel General Manager 
• Tea room serving afternoon tea 
• Quaint bar serving residents
• Private dining and function events and weddings
• Keeping the team up to date about departmental, hotel, and company activities through daily communications
• Develop a sales plan aligned with the annual budget, maximising sales through up-selling, using incentives and promotions.
• To lead and develop an energetic workforce, with involvement in recruitment, learning and development, team engagement initiatives, and all other people management responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Salary of £32-34k
• Great career opportunity
• Friendly working environment
• Amazing facilities
• Great work-life balance