Assistant Food & Beverage Operations Manager

 

Are you an experienced restaurant professional ready to take the next step in your career?

We are looking for a proactive, hands-on Assistant Food & Beverage Operations Manager to join our team on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong restaurant and food & beverage experience who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact, particularly as we prepare for the busy Christmas season.

Working closely with the Food & Beverage Operations Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of our restaurant, bar, breakfast service and meetings and events operations. You will help lead the team, maintain high service standards and ensure every guest receives a welcoming, professional and memorable experience.

We need someone who enjoys being on the floor, leading by example and getting involved in all aspects of the operation. This is a practical, operational management role for someone who thrives in a busy hospitality environment and is confident supporting a team through demanding services.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the daily operation of the restaurant, bar, breakfast and meetings and events.

• Leading from the front during service, motivating the team and maintaining excellent standards.

• Supervising and supporting front-of-house colleagues, ensuring the team is confident, organised and guest-focused.

• Taking responsibility for shifts and services when the Food & Beverage Operations Manager is unavailable.

• Supporting the planning and delivery of Christmas parties, festive dining, conferences and other events.

• Working closely with the kitchen and other hotel departments to ensure smooth and efficient service.

• Helping manage staff rotas, labour costs, stock control and wastage.

• Handling guest enquiries and resolving complaints professionally and promptly.

• Ensuring compliance with food safety, health and safety and licensing requirements.

• Supporting staff training, team briefings and the ongoing development of service standards.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in a busy restaurant, hotel restaurant or similar food & beverage environment.

• Has experience supervising a team or is ready to step into an assistant management position.

• Is confident leading service and making decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Understands the importance of excellent customer service and consistent operational standards.

• Is organised, commercially aware and able to support effective labour and stock control.

• Is hands-on, approachable and willing to lead by example.

• Remains calm under pressure and can manage competing priorities.

• Is flexible and prepared to work shifts, weekends and busy festive periods as required.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to take on real operational responsibility, develop your management skills and work closely with the Food & Beverage Operations Manager to help drive the department forward.

You will be an important part of the team, helping shape the guest experience, support colleagues and deliver successful services and events throughout the year.

Salary & Hours

Salary: £30,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start date: As soon as possible, with the aim of being in place ahead of the Christmas period.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you have strong restaurant experience, a genuine passion for hospitality and the confidence to step into a busy operation and make a difference from day one, we would love to hear from you.