F&B Manager

Job Title: Food & Beverage (F&B) Manager Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Salary: circa £37,000 Bonus & Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Are you an ambitious hospitality leader who thrives on delivering exceptional guest experiences? Do you couple a passion for great food and drink with a razor-sharp mind for business? Our client is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and commercially minded Food & Beverage Manager to take the reins of their vibrant hospitality operation. As the F&B Manager, you will lead, inspire, and develop a dedicated team, ensuring that every guest enjoys an unforgettable experience, while simultaneously managing costs, driving revenue, and maximizing profitability. What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities): * Operational Excellence: Oversee daily F&B operations, ensuring seamless, high-quality service across the hotel. * Financial Management: Take full accountability for the F&B P&L. Manage food and labour costs, optimize stock control and implement strategic pricing/menu engineering to maximize margins. * Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team. Foster a positive work culture that bridges front-of-house and kitchen teams. * Guest Satisfaction: Maintain a visible presence on the floor during peak times, building guest rapport and swiftly resolving any service issues with flawless service recovery. * Compliance & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to all health and safety, food hygiene (HACCP), and local licensing regulations. What We Are Looking For (Skills & Experience): * Proven Experience: A minimum of 2–3 years of experience as an F&B Manager or Assistant F&B Manager in a high-volume, premium environment (hotel, resort, or busy multi-outlet restaurant). * Commercial Acumen: Strong financial literacy with a proven track record of managing budgets, labour percentages, and food cost targets. * Tech Savvy: Proficient with modern hospitality tech stacks, including POS systems (e.g., Toast, Micros), inventory tracking software, and rota management tools. * Leadership Style: A natural motivator with excellent communication skills, capable of staying calm, composed, and organized under pressure. * Qualifications: Food Safety Level 3/4 and a Personal Licence holder (highly desirable). What’s In It for you? (Benefits): * Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus scheme. * Clear pathways for career progression and ongoing professional development