Food & Beverage Manager

Operational & Service Excellence

• You will oversee the smooth and efficient running of all food and beverage outlets, including our event spaces, leisure club, bars, restaurants, and our 3 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant, Murray’s.
• You will lead the delivery of a warm, professional, and high-quality food, drink, and event service, ensuring all areas are spotless, well-presented, and guest-focused.
• You will coordinate staff during peak times, lead by example, and ensure all client and function requirements are met or exceeded.
• You will maintain service excellence through regular quality checks, staff training, performance reviews, and clear communication of targets and feedback.

Team Leadership & Development

• You will foster a positive team environment that promotes morale, pride, and continuous improvement.
• You will deliver regular briefings, training sessions, and one-to-one coaching to support professional development and effective communication.
• You will manage recruitment, inductions, and ongoing training, ensuring your team is motivated, well-trained, and consistently delivering excellent service.

Commercial Strategy & Financial Oversight

• You will work with senior stakeholders to develop and implement a departmental sales and marketing plan aligned with budgeted revenue targets and forecasts.
• You will identify and lead new revenue initiatives, review pricing and supplier costs, and monitor competitor activity to maintain a competitive edge.
• You will maximise up-selling opportunities across all outlets and introduce team incentives where appropriate.
• You will ensure daily revenue is accurately captured, expenses are kept within budget, and purchasing procedures are followed.

Compliance & Standards

• You will liaise with the Financial Controller to ensure timely stock takes and maintain secure, budget-conscious stock levels.
• You will ensure the team is fully trained and compliant with all relevant health and safety regulations, including fire procedures, statutory training, and online modules such as licensing and COSHH.
• You will carry out any additional duties as required by management and operate flexibly around the needs of the business.

You will be an experienced and energetic Food & Beverage Manager with a strong background in 4–5 star hospitality environments, ideally overseeing operations in a property with 140+ bedrooms and a turnover of approximately £10 million or more. You’ll bring at least five years’ experience in senior roles, managing large teams of 40+ staff, and hold relevant qualifications such as a BIIAB Level 2 Personal Licence and Food Hygiene certification.

You’ll demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to drive profitability, lead by example, and inspire high performance. Your attention to detail, adaptability, and initiative will support excellent customer service and operational standards. You’ll also be commercially minded, with creative sales ability, effective financial oversight, and a collaborative approach to cross-departmental communication.

At Whittlebury Park, we believe in rewarding our dedicated staff with a fantastic range of benefits. When you join our team, you can look forward to:

• Free Golf & Leisure Membership: Enjoy complimentary access to our Leisure Club if you work a minimum of 40 hours each month, and a complimentary Golf membership if you work a minimum of 60 hours each month.
• Free Staff Meals: Savor delicious meal whilst on duty, on us!
• Healthcare Cashback: Get cashback on essential healthcare expenses*
• *contracted hours staff only
• Employee Awards: Be recognized and rewarded for your hard work and dedication, whether it’s through our employee of the month scheme or Welcome to work daysExclusive Discounts:
• Food & Beverage: Up to 50% off on food and drink – Like our delicious Sunday carvery
• Spa Products and Treatments: Pamper yourself with discounted spa products and treatments and exclusive staff offers
• Hotel Stays: Enjoy discounted rates on luxurious stays

• Food & Beverage: Up to 50% off food & drink, including our delicious Sunday Carvery
• Spa Products and Treatments: Pamper yourself with discounted spa products and treatments, and exclusive staff offers
• Hotel Stays: Enjoy discounted rates on luxurious stays