Jackie Wilsher Staff Service & Queensway Personnel
We are recruiting for a Food & Beverage Manager to join a prestigious hotel & restaurant situated just outside of Milton Keynes. Due to location, you would need to be a driver, as there is a lack of transport links. This role does involve weekend working.
Location: Just outside of Milton Keynes, transport (car) necessary.
Working Hours: 5 out of 7 days, including weekends. This will include shift work.
Contract Type: Perm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day F&B operations (restaurant, bar, banqueting, room service).
- Ensure service standards, hygiene & food safety compliance.
- Monitor quality of food, beverages & customer service.
- Manage opening/closing procedures.
- Recruit, train & supervise staff.
- Schedule shifts & manage labour costs.
- Ensure excellent communication between kitchen & service teams
- Develop/execute sales strategies to increase F&B revenue.
- Manage budgets, forecasts & profit margins.
- Control food/beverage costs (wastage, inventory, supplier pricing).
- Analyse financial reports & KPIs (revenue, average spend, margins).
- Manage stock levels, ordering & supplier relationships.
- Negotiate pricing & contracts.
- Ensure proper storage/stock rotation (FIFO).
- Identify new business opportunities (events, corporate clients, partnerships).
- Drive upselling/cross-selling initiatives.
- Plan/promote special offers, seasonal menus & events.
- Monitor/improve average check value & customer spend.
- Collaborate with marketing teams on campaigns/promotions.
- Build relationships with key clients.
- Analyse sales trends & adjust pricing/menu strategies accordingly.
- Ensure effective use of reservation systems & revenue optimization tools.
Requirements & Skills:
- Proven experience in F&B management or hospitality leadership.
- Strong understanding of sales, revenue management & cost control.
- Leadership & team management skills.
- Excellent communication & customer service abilities.
- Financial acumen & analytical skills.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- KPIs/Performance Metrics.
- Revenue growth (monthly/annual) & knowledge of profit margins.
- Ability to drive customer satisfaction scores/reviews.
- Handling Staff turnover and productivity.
- Event & promotional sales performance.
- Experience in running weddings.
- Able to manage a team.
- Have access to your own transport due to remote location.
- Be flexible with working hours.
- Able to work shifts and weekends.
Benefits:
- Company events.
- Company pension.
- Discounted or free food.
- Employee discount.
- Free parking.
- On-site parking.
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