The Place
Lochardil House is now part of the Highland Coast Hotels collection; nestled in the picturesque landscape of Inverness, it is a stunning example of Scottish architecture and heritage. This historic mansion, dating back to the 19th century, exudes charm and character at every turn. Surrounded by lush gardens and rolling hills, Lochardil House offers a serene and elegant setting for various events and gatherings. Its rich history, coupled with modern amenities and impeccable service, makes it the ideal venue for weddings, corporate retreats, and special occasions. Whether exploring the estate's manicured grounds or relaxing in its luxurious interiors, Lochardil House promises an unforgettable experience steeped in tradition and beauty. We are offering a unique opportunity to join our brand new team to showcase your passion for Highland hospitality and be part of creating memorable moments in this timeless Scottish gem.
The Position:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Food & Beverage Manager to lead our dining operations.
As Food & Beverage Manager you will be responsible for managing the food and beverage operations of the hotel, leading, mentoring and motivating your team to deliver a warm and authentic service to our guests, making it a truly memorable experience.
You will be accountable for controlling labour costs in line with budget; planning your departmental rota in line with business demand, managing restaurant and bar staff, implementing cost-control measures, tracking and control of liquor stock, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.
In this guest-facing role you will liaise with the F&B team and kitchen brigade to ensure the smooth-running of the operation, ensuring guests receive a high-level of service.
You will take a proactive approach to driving promotions and identifying sales opportunities, and ensure your team are trained on our menu offerings to confidently upsell our product.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a creative culinary vision, and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences.
The Person:
Beyond the first-class physical modelling of our hotels, we're also investing in our people. Our vision has four key pillars; our people, our guests, our communities, and our environment, and what matters most to us is delivering an authentic experience of the Scottish Highlands to our guests. This can only happen with a strong team that shares our Vision.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in food and beverage management, with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry; experience of launching a new restaurant concept advantageous. You should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. Strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, and a customer-centric approach are essential qualities for success in this role. The successful candidate will also possess a passion for hospitality and knowledge for current food and drink trends, be commercially astute, with sound understanding of operational efficiency and display effective communication with guests as well as your team to ensure a high-level of guest service.
The Package:
Salary £28K-32k dependant on experience + service charge + company benefits inc:
Discount for you and your family and friends on accommodation, food and beverages
Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company
EyeMed
Cycle Scheme
Employee discount platform providing savings at 130,000 retail and entertainment including supermarkets, holidays, shopping and restaurants
Employee Assistance Programme
Refer a Friend incentive scheme
About Highland Coast Hotels
We are a collection of unique hotels located along the North Coast 500 with our people at the very heart of what we do. Spirit, warmth, authenticity, that's what we look for. We encourage curiosity, energy, passion, and fun. Creating experiences that exhilarate and enlighten our guests as we showcase the very best in Highland Hospitality. It's important to us that we nurture and develop our people to be the very best they can be. Training and career opportunities are on offer along with fabulous work locations, great rates of pay, flexible hours, and lots of other lovely perks. Find out more at
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