Food &amp; Beverage Operations ManagerPremium Hotel | Bedfordshire Full‑Time £45,000 per year 5 OUT 7 DAYS 42.5 HOURS PER WEEK28 DAYS HOLIDAY Are you an experienced Food &amp; 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 &amp; 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&amp;B offering.Why This Role Stands OutYou'll be joining a hotel that prides itself on quality, character, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. The culture is built on:<ul><li>Teamwork - Positive, collaborative leadership</li><li>Professionalism - Consistently exceeding guest expectations</li><li>Efficiency - Working smarter together</li><li>Quality - Empowering teams to deliver excellence</li><li>Friendliness - Bringing warmth and personality to every interaction</li></ul>The hotel is also committed to strong industry values, including career development, community engagement, and fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee daily operations across all F&amp;B outlets</li><li>Recruit, train, and inspire a diverse team of supervisors, bartenders, and waiting staff</li><li>Maintain exceptional service standards and manage guest feedback</li><li>Drive revenue through upselling, innovation, and market awareness</li><li>Manage budgets, stock control, and cost efficiencies</li><li>Ensure full compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and public health policies</li><li>Collaborate effectively with other hotel departments</li><li>Develop and deliver training to uphold brand standards</li><li>Promote safe working practices and lead by example</li></ul>Ideal Candidate Profile<ul><li>Proven experience in Food &amp; Beverage management (premium or luxury hospitality preferred)</li><li>A confident, inspiring leader who builds strong, motivated teams</li><li>Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive sales and profitability</li><li>Calm, solutions‑focused approach under pressure</li><li>Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences</li><li>Hands‑on, proactive, and committed to operational excellence</li></ul>Benefits <ul><li>Employee discounts on food and beverage and accommodation across the group</li><li>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.</li><li>Salary Sacrifice Pension</li><li>Virtual Online GP Service</li><li>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</li><li>Free and confidential 24-hour staff assistance help line, supporting employee's mental wellbeing</li><li>Long service recognition and rewards.</li><li>End of year party</li></ul> Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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