Food and Beverage / Events Manager

£32,000 | Boutique Hotel | Full-TimeLead Service Excellence | Drive Culture | Deliver Memorable ExperiencesWere looking for a passionate and strategic

Food and 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 Youll Be Doing

Operations and Service Excellence

Lead FandB and Events operations across all outlets and functions

Ensure high standards of hospitality and seamless event delivery

Be present at key service pointsfunctions, weddings, VIP events

Act as the bridge between Sales and Operations teams

Business and Financial PerformanceIncrease revenue and optimise profit margins across FandB departments

Implement smart cost controlsstock, pricing, payroll, rotas

Analyse guest feedback and identify areas for continuous improvement

Leadership and CultureRecruit, 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 and Client RelationsOversee 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 and AdministrationEnsure full compliance with food safety, fire, health and safety standards

Maintain clear records, reports, and weekly operational audits

Organise, manage and maintain FandB service areas, inventories, and stock

What Youll Bring

Proven experience in hospitality leadership, ideally within FandB 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 hospitalitynot just service, but real, heartfelt hospitality

Whats 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 roleits a chance to make a lasting impact.If youre a confident leader ready to build something special, wed love to hear from you.

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