We are currently recruiting for a Food and Beverage Manager for Nutfield Priory Hotel and Spa.
Responsibilities
* Play a pivotal leadership role, supporting the hotel’s transformation programme and shaping the F&B experience.
* Influence the hotel to drive service excellence, consistency and commercial performance across the food and beverage operation.
* Lead, support and develop the food and beverage team through training, coaching and leading from the front, fostering an inspirational culture.
* Deliver exceptional service standards, attention to detail and precision as part of the everyday experience.
* Manage daily operations, control costs and stock, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
* Curate bespoke dining experiences, events and service offerings that elevate the guest experience and uphold the hotel’s reputation.
Qualifications
* Strong Food and Beverage management and operational experience within a quality 4 or 5 star hotel environment.
* Experience leading large, multi‑discipline teams with warmth and credibility.
* Commercial awareness and confidence managing payroll, workforce planning and P&L.
* Ability to create a sales‑driving, high‑performance culture.
* A calm, solutions‑focused approach to pressure, agility and a hunger for change.
* Pride in standards, detail and creating memorable guest experiences.
* An inclusive, supportive and authentic leadership style.
Employment Conditions
Full‑time role, 5 days out of 7 (including weekends on a rota basis), approximately 45 hours per week (may vary depending on business needs).
Benefits
* Competitive salary plus share of service charge and bonus.
* Opportunity to join a dynamic team celebrating diversity and inclusion.
* Ongoing investment in career progression with in‑house and external training programmes, including apprenticeships supported by our learning and development team.
* 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days with length of service.
* Uniform and meals on shift provided.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Colleague assistance programme.
* Company pension, life assurance and sickness scheme.
* Online retail discount platform offering savings with high‑street retailers and restaurants, as well as a health and wellbeing platform.
* Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments and products.
* Annual loyalty awards (e.g., afternoon teas, overnight stays).
* Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
* Colleague of the Month awards, leading to an annual awards ceremony.
* Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.
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