Food and Beverage Manager – 6425

Food and Beverage Manager – 6425
Location: London
Hours: Full-time, including evenings, weekends and event days
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + annual bonus 

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced and driven Restaurant Manager to lead operations across two premium hospitality sites.

This role is perfect for someone with a background in high-volume food and beverage operations who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys leading a team, and is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities of a Food and Beverage Manager:

• Oversee all daily restaurant operations including event planning, live service, and breakdown

• Lead and inspire teams across two venues to consistently deliver outstanding service

• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer satisfaction

• Work closely with senior managers to drive revenue, manage costs, and meet business targets

• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team with a focus on professionalism and enthusiasm

• Liaise with suppliers, chefs, and stakeholders to ensure consistent and high-quality delivery

• Ensure full compliance with food safety, licensing, and health & safety regulations

• Analyse performance metrics and implement improvements to increase efficiency and service standards

Key Skills of a Food and Beverage Manager:

• Proven leadership experience in food and beverage roles within hospitality or events

• Ability to manage high-pressure situations while maintaining exceptional standards

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Confident decision-maker with a proactive approach to problem solving

• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to motivate teams across multiple locations

• Passionate about food, drink, and delivering great guest experiences

Benefits:

28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, life cover, a company pension, employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan with dental and optical reimbursements, online GP access, gym and retail discounts, a refer-a-friend scheme, fortnightly team lunches and regular social events. 

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to katie.tyrrell@first-base.co.uk or call Katie on 01453 755330.

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