Food & Beverage / Events Manager – £32,000 | Boutique Hotel | Full-Time - UK Nationwide

Food & Beverage / Events Manager – £32,000 | Boutique Hotel | Full-Time
Lead Service Excellence | Drive Culture | Deliver Memorable Experiences

We’re looking for a passionate and strategic Food & Beverage / Events Manager to lead a dynamic team across restaurant, bar, banqueting, and events at an elegant boutique hotel in the heart of Buckinghamshire.

In this high-impact leadership role, you'll blend hands-on operations, commercial strategy, and people management to elevate the guest experience, increase profitability, and build a motivated, service-driven team.

What You’ll Be Doing

Operations & Service Excellence

• Lead F&B and Events operations across all outlets and functions

• Ensure high standards of hospitality and seamless event delivery

• Be present at key service points—functions, weddings, VIP events

• Act as the bridge between Sales and Operations teams

Business & Financial Performance

• Increase revenue and optimise profit margins across F&B departments

• Implement smart cost controls—stock, pricing, payroll, rotas

• Analyse guest feedback and identify areas for continuous improvement

Leadership & Culture

• Recruit, onboard and develop a motivated, multi-skilled team

• Drive a culture of service, accountability and professionalism

• Manage training records, team development plans and HR processes

• Support the GM with people matters, compliance, and key business areas

Event Planning & Client Relations

• Oversee all aspects of events from planning to execution

• Conduct client showrounds and liaise with Sales to convert leads

• Build strong working relationships with suppliers, clients, and internal teams

Compliance & Administration

• Ensure full compliance with food safety, fire, health & safety standards

• Maintain clear records, reports, and weekly operational audits

• Organise, manage and maintain F&B service areas, inventories, and stock

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in hospitality leadership, ideally within F&B and events

• A strong sense of ownership, commercial awareness, and a proactive mindset

• Experience with POS/PMS systems and confidence in Microsoft Office tools

• Skilled in planning, decision-making, and driving team performance

• Natural communicator with a service-first, guest-centric attitude

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead through influence

• A passion for hospitality—not just service, but real, heartfelt hospitality

What’s in It for You

• Salary: £32,000 per annum

• Opportunity to shape culture and lead a growing, ambitious team

• Varied and rewarding role in a beautifully refurbished hotel

• Company support for development and progression

• Free onsite parking and staff perks

• Being part of a hotel that blends heritage with modern excellence

This is more than just a management role—it’s a chance to make a lasting impact.
If you’re a confident leader ready to build something special, we’d love to hear from you.