Job Title: Food & Beverage Operations Manager – Luxury 5-Star Country Hotel
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Bonus
Location: Somerset

We are recruiting a Food & Beverage Operations Manager to lead all dining operations at this luxury 5-star country hotel. Reporting to the General Manager, you will oversee multiple outlets, deliver exceptional guest experiences while driving operational excellence, team performance, and financial results. This is an exciting hands-on leadership role within a refined, high-end hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire all F&B teams, fostering a positive, high-performing culture.
• Manage multiple outlets to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor team members, building capability and succession.
• Collaborate with culinary and beverage teams to deliver seasonal, high-quality menus.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, labour planning, and purchasing.
• Analyse sales, costs, and guest insights to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Represent the hotel’s brand and service philosophy across all dining experiences.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience managing high-end F&B operations in luxury hotels.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience with cost control and financial management.
• Hands-on, approachable leader with excellent motivational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail with a focus on exceptional service and guest care.
• Passion for food, beverage, seasonality, and luxury hospitality.
• Experience leading multi-outlet or multi-team operations desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression
• Employee discounts and perks across the hotel group
• Supportive, engaging team culture

Apply Today:
Send your CV to ed@corecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.