Food and Beverage manager - Bedford

Food & Beverage Operations Manager

Premium Hotel | Bedfordshire Full‑Time

£45,000 per year

5 OUT 7 DAYS

42.5 HOURS PER WEEK

28 DAYS HOLIDAY

Are you an experienced Food & Beverage leader with a passion for exceptional service, premium hospitality, and building high‑performing teams? A prestigious hotel in Bedfordshire is seeking a talented Food & Beverage Operations Manager to elevate its restaurant, bar, and event operations to the next level.

This is a standout opportunity for a driven hospitality professional who thrives in a refined, guest‑focused environment and wants to shape a truly memorable F&B offering.

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll be joining a hotel that prides itself on quality, character, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. The culture is built on:

• Teamwork - Positive, collaborative leadership
• Professionalism - Consistently exceeding guest expectations
• Efficiency - Working smarter together
• Quality - Empowering teams to deliver excellence
• Friendliness - Bringing warmth and personality to every interaction

The hotel is also committed to strong industry values, including career development, community engagement, and fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across all F&B outlets
• Recruit, train, and inspire a diverse team of supervisors, bartenders, and waiting staff
• Maintain exceptional service standards and manage guest feedback
• Drive revenue through upselling, innovation, and market awareness
• Manage budgets, stock control, and cost efficiencies
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and public health policies
• Collaborate effectively with other hotel departments
• Develop and deliver training to uphold brand standards
• Promote safe working practices and lead by example

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in Food & Beverage management (premium or luxury hospitality preferred)
• A confident, inspiring leader who builds strong, motivated teams
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive sales and profitability
• Calm, solutions‑focused approach under pressure
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Hands‑on, proactive, and committed to operational excellence

Benefits

• Employee discounts on food and beverage and accommodation across the group
• Access to an employee benefit scheme offering hundreds of discounts on high street shopping, gym memberships, cinemas, will writing, cycle to work scheme and various others.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• Virtual Online GP Service
• Employee of the Month recognition award scheme with an annual trip for all Employees of the Month and a cash sum for the Employee of the Year
• Free and confidential 24-hour staff assistance help line, supporting employee's mental wellbeing
• Long service recognition and rewards.
• End of year party

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