Food & Beverage Director – Venue Hospitality

Midlands-Based (National Role)

Up to £75,000 plus Bonus & Car

A rare opportunity has arisen for a hands-on, operationally focused Food & Beverage Director to lead and develop a portfolio of 19 high-performing restaurants across the UK. This is a national role, reporting directly to the CEO, and sits on the Executive Team, contributing to broader business strategy while driving excellence on the ground. Candidates must be based in the Midlands.

The role
You’ll be at the heart of the business, ensuring every restaurant delivers exceptional customer experiences, outstanding food and drink, and strong financial performance. This is a very hands-on position – you’ll work closely with restaurant and kitchen teams, support recruitment and development, and roll up your sleeves to tackle operational challenges. You’ll also guide menu development, supplier relationships, and expansion or refurbishment projects, ensuring standards are consistently high across all sites.

What you’ll need

• Director-level, multi-site restaurant leadership experience with a strong track record in sales, margin, standards, and customer satisfaction
• Extensive hands-on hospitality experience
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, and cost control
• Proven ability to lead and develop diverse teams across multiple sites, inspiring high performance
• Deep understanding of kitchen operations, workflows, and food safety compliance (HACCP, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene)
• Experience managing suppliers and procurement to deliver quality and value
• Strategic thinking with the ability to act with urgency and maintain focus on results
• Ability to work with the exec team and contribute across the board with F&B being a part of the overall operation, not the focus.

Why this role stands out

• National scope, with the chance to influence strategy across all sites while staying hands-on operationally
• A portfolio of established, high-quality restaurants with ambitious growth plans
• Daytime operating model – no late-night or weekend-heavy shifts, ideal for those seeking balance without sacrificing impact
• Opportunity to shape culture, standards, and customer experience across multiple sites

For more information, please contact kate@corecruitment.com or click apply